The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has offered royal blessings and prayers for Senator Saliu Mustapha ahead of the 2027 general election.

Mustapha received the royal blessing during a homage visit to the Emir, who offered prayers for his continued success in his political career and other endeavours.

His visit to the Emir’s palace in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, followed his emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Kwara Central Senatorial District in the forthcoming election.

Mustapha received the royal blessing when he visited the Emir at his palace on a homage in Ilorin, yesterday, who prayed that he would continue to prosper in his political career and other endeavours.

The Emir commended Mustapha for his contributions to the development of the Ilorin Emirate in his capacity as the Turaki of Ilorin.

Those who accompanied him to the palace include: the Kwara State PDP governorship candidate, Engr Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu; the PDP candidate for Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency, Hon. Yusuf Saka Eletu; the party’s Kwara Central Senatorial Chairman, Alhaji Isiaq Tunde Owolabi; Kwara PDP Secretary, Hon. Abdulrahman Kayode Abdullahi and other candidates of the party.

Addressing newsmen shortly after his arrival at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, Mustapha expressed appreciation to his supporters, PDP chieftains, youths, women and community stakeholders who trooped out in large numbers to welcome him at the airport.

The legislator assured them that he would not take their love and solidarity for granted, stressing that the support and goodwill of the people remained a source of encouragement as he continues to work toward a better Kwara Central.

Mustapha, who expressed confidence in the party’s chances in the forthcoming election, urged PDP members and supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation and engage more voters to secure victory for the party in 2027.