Kwara North Leaders Launch Decisive Campaign to Secure 2027 Governorship in Move for Political Equity

Kwara North stakeholders agitate for the 2027 governorship, citing political exclusion since 1999 while endorsing President Tinubu for re-election in Ilorin.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 4:42 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Vanguard News

The Historical Case for Power Rotation

A significant movement has emerged within the North Central region of Nigeria as Kwara North leaders formally challenge the long-standing concentration of political power in other senatorial districts. Since the transition to democratic rule in 1999, the governorship of Kwara State has been dominated by the Central and Southern zones, leaving the North without a single term in office. Projections for 2027 indicate that the Central zone will have held the seat for twenty years, while the South occupied it for eight. According to elders from the district, this historical imbalance necessitates a shift in the interest of fairness and the preservation of the state’s reputation as a "State of Harmony."

A Unified Front of Gubernatorial Aspirants

The agitation for the 2027 ticket is supported by a robust group of high profile aspirants who have demonstrated significant capacity within the current administration and the legislature. This group includes the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Engr Salihu Yakubu Danladi, alongside Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, Alhaji Tajudeen Audu, and Hon Umar Bio. During a recent press conference, these leaders stood in solidarity to reject the politics of exclusion. According to Pharmacist Bio Ibrahim, the district is not lacking in administrative talent, boasting a deep pool of seasoned professionals and public servants ready to lead the entire state toward meaningful development.

Strategic Political Alignment and Presidential Support

Despite their internal demands for the governorship, Kwara North remains firmly aligned with the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress. The mega rally at Metropolitan Square served as a dual purpose platform, where participants chanted solidarity messages and pledged their continued support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dr Mahmud Umar Muhammad, a prominent party chieftain, emphasized that the region’s political relevance is tied to its cohesion and strategic engagement with the federal government. According to Muhammad, the massive turnout was a clear signal that Kwara North is speaking with one voice for both regional progress and national continuity.