Stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have reaffirmed support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the party’s governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu.

According to them, the outcomes of the APC primaries in May this year, reflect the wishes of the people.

Their position was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the stakeholders’ meeting held on Thursday at the APC Contact Office in Jimba area of Ifelodun local government.

According to the communiqué, read by the Chairman Ifelodun local council Chairman, Hon. Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf, the stakeholders unanimously endorsed Danladi as the APC governorship candidate, describing the primary election as credible.

The communiqué, read in part pledged the stakeholders’ loyalty to the administration of Governor AbdulRazaq and reaffirmed determination to work for the success of the APC in the 2027.

They also congratulated the party’s candidates who emerged from the primary elections and commended party members across the constituency for their support during the process.

The communique particularly appreciated stakeholders from Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun federal constituency for supporting the emergence of an Ifelodun indigene as the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives seat, describing the development as a significant milestone for the area.

“We express appreciation to the stakeholders from our federal constituency on the support for the emergence of an Ifelodun indigene as the candidate and flagbearer of the party for the House of Representatives of our constituency during the last primary election conducted,” it appreciated.

The meeting also commended the governor’s efforts at addressing insecurity and improving infrastructure across the state, especially in Ifelodun area.

“We want to express our appreciation as well to the Executive Governor of Kwara State towards his relentless efforts in tackling the insecurity and infrastructural gap,” the communiqué reads.

The APC leaders dismissed claims by opposition parties that they could unseat the ruling party in the area in 2027, expressing confidence in the APC’s grassroots support and electoral strength.

They pledged to mobilize members and supporters across the local government to ensure victory for all APC candidates in the 2027 elections.

The stakeholders expressed optimism that the party would maintain its dominance in the area, citing its performance in previous elections and the support it continues to enjoy among residents.

In attendance were: the Chairman of APC in Ifelodun local government area, Hon Babatunde Surajudeen; Member representing Omupo Constituency in the State Assembly Hon. AGF Salahudeen; the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Segun Ogunsola; members of the local government executive and legislative arms, leaders and chieftains of the party from the 18 wards, including Alhaji AbdulRahman Akanni and Chief Peter Daramola.

Various speakers agreed to close ranks and work in unison to strengthen the party and consolidate on several achievements recorded by Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration.