The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has welcomed the endorsement of Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR) by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq as his preferred successor for the 2027 gubernatorial election.
In a statement issued Tuesday, the Speaker described the endorsement as a welcome development and pledged his support for the party’s direction.
The Speaker expressed enthusiasm for the Governor’s choice, noting that Ambassador Seriki’s endorsement is highly merited. Danladi-Salihu highlighted Seriki’s credentials as a successful businessman and long-time supporter of the administration.
“The endorsement of my good brother and ally Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as a preferred candidate to fly the guber ticket of our party by His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is a welcome development and as a committed and loyal party member with absolute belief in the leadership of the Governor as our undisputed leader, I align myself with the endorsement in deference to the party’s supremacy,” the Speaker stated.
The Speaker expressed deep mutual respect for Ambassador Seriki, describing him as someone with much to contribute to the state’s development. Danladi-Salihu emphasized Seriki’s business acumen and loyalty to the Governor.
“Amba as he is fondly called is someone with whom I share deep and mutual respect. His endorsement is highly merited as the number one supporter and friend of the Governor and our government. A successful businessman would be coming on board with a lot to offer and to consolidate the achievements of our leader, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,” the Speaker said.
The Speaker called on all loyal party members to unite behind the Governor’s choice and work for party victory in the forthcoming elections. He emphasized the importance of party cohesion during this critical period.
“At this junction, the right thing to do for every loyal party member is to queue behind Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as our leader in his wisest choice of his successor, close rank and continue to work for the victory of our party in the 2027 general election and beyond,” Danladi-Salihu stated.
The Speaker highlighted that Ambassador Seriki’s nomination would help consolidate the achievements of the current administration. His business background and political experience position him well to continue the Governor’s development agenda.
The Speaker’s support adds to the growing backing for Ambassador Seriki among senior party leaders and government officials in Kwara State.
