The PDP in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State organized a mega rally that traversed major communities in the area, demonstrating the party's strength and support for its candidates. The rally, convened by Mallam Abdulkadir Issa, the PDP Chairman in Ilorin West, was part of the party's voter sensitization, mobilization, and awareness campaign. It drew participants from the 12 political wards in Ilorin West, including community leaders, marketers, transporters, youths, women, and other residents.
The rally commenced at Omoda Roundabout and moved through several communities, including Odeadana, Alore, Oloje, Itamerin, Pakata, Idigba, Gaa Aremu, and Adeta, before proceeding through Agbo-Oba, Surulere, Adabata, and Agaka communities. It finally ended at Oja Oba, at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin. The party chairman appreciated PDP members for their commitment and mobilization, noting that the rally was a testament to the party's growing popularity in the local government.
The rally was used to canvass support for PDP candidates, including Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu, the party's governorship candidate; Senator Saliu Mustapha, the Kwara Central Senatorial candidate; Prof. Abdulfatai Aremu, the House of Representatives candidate for Asa/Ilorin West Federal Constituency; and Barr. Abdulhammed Tunji and Mallam Alfanla, the party's candidates for the two State Assembly constituencies in Ilorin West.
Mallam Abdulkadir Issa commended residents for the warm reception given to the rally train, particularly in areas such as Pakata, Idigba, and Adeta, which demonstrated the growing popularity of the PDP in the local government. He noted that the enthusiastic response reflected the party's expanding grassroots support. Alhaji Isiaka Babatunde Owolabi, the PDP Kwara Central Senatorial District Chairman, attributed the growing support for the PDP to dissatisfaction with the performance of the APC government in the state.
Owolabi alleged that the APC administration had lost focus and track of the needs of the people, describing it as divisive and disconnected from the challenges confronting ordinary residents. He assured the people that a PDP government would work to restore Kwara's reputation as a peaceful and secure state while prioritizing inclusive governance and development. Owolabi commended the leadership of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki for the choice of PDP candidates, describing them as individuals with proven integrity, experience, and records of selfless service to humanity.
The rally comes amid growing political realignments and defections across Kwara State, with the PDP increasingly positioning itself as a formidable alternative to the ruling APC. The party said the massive turnout and enthusiastic reception across communities were indications of the changing political mood in the state ahead of the 2027 elections. Barr. Abdulhammed Tunji thanked PDP members and residents for the massive turnout and show of support, assuring them that a PDP government would bring fresh hands, new ideas, and purposeful leadership aimed at improving the lives of the people.
Key points
- The PDP mega rally in Ilorin West, Kwara State, drew a massive turnout of supporters, showcasing the party's strength and growing popularity in the area.
