Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR) as his preferred successor for the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket in Kwara State.
The Governor made the announcement on Tuesday following extensive consultations with party structures and leadership ahead of the APC gubernatorial primary scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Governor Abdulrazaq described Ambassador Yahaya Seriki as young, pro-people, astute, and broad-minded. The Governor highlighted Seriki’s track record as a political mobiliser with significant investments in the state.
“Amb. Yahaya Seriki has been a great political mobiliser with profound investments in and extensive goodwill among the people of Kwara State. I have no doubt about his capacity and that his choice is appropriate for the people of our state at this time,” the Governor stated.
The Governor urged APC members and leaders to affirm Seriki’s choice as the party’s candidate for cohesion, unity, and continued success of the party.
“I urge members and leaders to affirm the choice of Seriki as our candidate for cohesion, unity, and continuous success of the party as we hold our gubernatorial primaries,” Governor Abdulrazaq said.
The Governor emphasized that his endorsement does not preclude other qualified aspirants from contesting in the primary election. The endorsement represents his preference rather than a barrier to competition.
“This does not in any way preclude all other aspirants from contesting in the primaries,” the Governor clarified.
Governor Abdulrazaq explained that his choice of Ambassador Yahaya Seriki does not disapprove of other qualified aspirants in the race. The endorsement reflects the reality that multiple qualified candidates are vying for one position.
“In a race involving some 16 great minds for one office, only one person can take the shot at a time,” the Governor noted.
The Governor commended all aspirants for their discipline and capacity. He acknowledged their statesmanship throughout the process.
“I acknowledge and commend the statesmanship of our aspirants, all of whom have shown discipline and impressive capacity to build on the undeniable achievements of our administration over the last seven years for the good of the people of Kwara State,” Governor Abdulrazaq stated.
The APC gubernatorial primary election is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026. The primary will determine the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 gubernatorial election.
Governor Abdulrazaq’s endorsement comes less than two days before the scheduled primary exercise.
