The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Caucus has called for a consensus gubernatorial candidate from Kwara North in the 2027 elections. Speaking to journalists in Ilorin, the group's spokesman, Chief James Ayeni, said it is time for the region to produce the state's governor. He urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to initiate the process of selecting a party candidate in line with this regional consideration. The elders emphasized unity within the party and stressed the need for internal consultation ahead of the election cycle. Their statement adds to ongoing political discourse about zoning and power rotation within the APC in Kwara State.
Kwara North has not produced a governor since the state's creation, and Chief James Ayeni's statement reflects long-standing regional expectations within the state's political structure. With Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yet to signal his succession plan, the elders' intervention pressures the APC leadership to formalize zoning arrangements. This push could reshape intra-party dynamics, especially if northern delegates rally behind a single contender. For Nigerians in Kwara, the debate underscores how regional equity influences political legitimacy in local governance.
