2027: Kwara North Will 'Fight' Kwara Central For Governorship Ticket, Says Stakeholder
Barrister Mahmud Haruna, a prominent political figure from Kwara North, has declared that politicians from the region will 'fight' their counterparts in other regions to secure the vexed gubernatorial ticket, describing any attempts by Kwara Central politicians to vie for the position as 'insensitive' and 'belittling.'
Speaking on a popular WhatsApp platform, Kwara Commission, Haruna said, “As Kwara Northerners, we will fight for our political survival and relevance. We shall appreciate those who join us in this fight. It is highly belittling and insensitive seeing Kwara Central politicians throwing dust in our face by coming out to show interest to contest for 2027 governorship in Kwara State. They risk huge failures because Allah, who is our Creator, does not support iniquity!”
His remarks have been interpreted by some political analysts as a veiled threat to politicians from Kwara Central.
For decades, Kwara North, one of the three senatorial districts in the state, has clamored for the zoning of the governorship seat to the region . Despite producing a governor in the past, the region still feels marginalized, particularly under recent administrations.
As the 2027 general elections approach, calls for the governorship ticket to be ceded to Kwara North have intensified, especially within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The agitation is also gaining traction among advocacy groups and traditional leaders, who argue that a power shift is necessary to promote fairness and balance in the state.
While the APC appears open to considering Kwara North’s demands, the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) may face internal resistance. The PDP’s decision to field a candidate from Kwara North in 2023 backfired, with the party losing by a wide margin in the gubernatorial election. This loss has left the party hesitant to repeat the experiment.
Conversely, the APC is reportedly weighing the political implications of shifting the ticket northwards. Party stalwarts acknowledge that though Kwara North is deserving of the ticket, but are challenged by the possibility of the main opposition party picking its gubernatorial candidate from the Central, reputed to be the most populated and most electorally viable.
Observers believe the next few months will be crucial as both parties navigate internal consultations and external pressures.
How it would have been a huge feat, should it not be rooted, sponsored and promotes for a selfish, personal and other sorts of erroneous motives of few politicians from other districts of kwara state.
ReplyDeleteIt should be a transparency and level playing field for kwara-northerners to decide, no interference from other 2 districts.