Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State, endorsements have continued to gather momentum for Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki, with support now cutting across the three senatorial districts.

Notably, the Kwara North Women Advancement Group (KNWAG) has declared support for Seriki, citing his track record as a successful entrepreneur and business leader.

The group’s endorsement was conveyed in a statement jointly signed by the Zonal Coordinator, Hajarat Jummai Usman, and the Kaiama Local Government Coordinator, Hajia Ramat Husaini, who noted that “his economic expertise and leadership capacity position him to drive growth and stability in the state.”

Similarly, the Kwara Central Advancement Stakeholders Forum, comprising APC members from Asa, Ilorin West, Ilorin East, and Ilorin South local governments, endorsed Seriki after assessing all the aspirants.

The forum’s position was contained in a statement signed by its Secretary, Architect Akanbi Lamidi, emphasizing the need for continuity in governance and calling on party members and residents to support his emergence as the APC flagbearer.

Also lending its voice, the Ilorin Emirate Youth Assembly (IEYA) endorsed Seriki in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Hon. Ayuba Olomogbona, and Secretary, Hon. Lateef Oloyin. The group described him as a grassroots politician with strong credentials in youth empowerment, community development, and inclusive leadership.

In Kwara South, stakeholders have equally expressed their support for Yahaya Seriki’s ambition, describing him as “a capable and dependable leader with strong grassroots connection.”

According to a statement e-signed by Kwara South Stakeholders Media and Publicity, the group expressed confidence that his emergence would sustain and consolidate the developmental strides of the current administration, stressing that continuity in governance remains critical to the state’s progress.

The wave of endorsements from women groups, political stakeholders, youth bodies, and regional blocs underscores a growing coalition of support for Seriki across Kwara State as the race toward the 2027 gubernatorial election gradually takes shape