A large turnout of women from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara Central Senatorial District recently staged a rally in Ilorin, the state capital, to express support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and other party candidates in the 2027 general elections. Led by Senior Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation, Monsurat Lawal, the procession began at the General Hospital Roundabout and passed through major parts of the city.
Participants, dressed in matching outfits, danced to pro-APC songs and displayed banners in support of the party's candidates. Governor AbdulRazaq, who is seeking the party's ticket for the Kwara Central Senatorial District, was a major focus of the rally. According to Lawal, the demonstration aimed to mobilise votes for APC candidates and express support for the governor's senatorial bid.
Lawal stated that the rally was a display of love and commitment to mobilising votes for Governor AbdulRazaq and other APC candidates. She expressed confidence that voters would support the party based on its performance, citing the positive impacts of the governor's administration. The rally also aimed to strengthen support for President Tinubu and other APC candidates across the state.
Deputy Speaker of the Ilorin West Legislative Council, Sherifat Balogun, appealed to aggrieved party members to reconcile with the APC, citing the governor's transformative administration. She noted that the rally was voluntary, with participants not being paid to attend. Balogun urged dissatisfied members to return and support the administration, emphasising the governor's success story and positive feedback from citizens.
Amb. Zakariya Jumai, a party member from Oloje Ward, praised Governor AbdulRazaq's commitment to gender inclusion, saying his administration had created opportunities for women and young people to participate in decision-making. She expressed confidence in the APC's electoral prospects and urged party supporters to continue mobilising for its candidates.
Hajia Falilat Saka, popularly known as Iya Eleja, stated that the rally demonstrated women's support for Governor AbdulRazaq, Speaker Salihu Yakubu Danladi, and other APC candidates. She expressed confidence that these candidates would emerge victorious in the 2027 general elections. The rally showcased the unity and solidarity of women in Kwara Central and across the state behind the APC candidates.
The event highlights the APC's efforts to mobilise support ahead of the 2027 general elections. With women playing a crucial role in the party's mobilisation efforts, the APC is optimistic about its chances of securing victory in the state. The rally also underscores the importance of women in Nigerian politics and their increasing involvement in the electoral process.
Key points
- The rally was led by Senior Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation, Monsurat Lawal.
- Governor AbdulRazaq is seeking the APC ticket for the Kwara Central Senatorial District.
- The event highlights the APC's efforts to mobilise support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
