Kwara APC Presents INEC Form To Governorship Candidate

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday presented the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination form to its governorship candidate, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu.

NEWSNGR reports that the presentation was held at the party’s state secretariat in Ilorin and conducted by the Kwara APC Chairman, Sunday Fagbemi.

Speaking after receiving the form, Danladi-Salihu, who is also the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, thanked party leaders and stakeholders for their support.

“I thank Mr President, our national leadership, our leader in Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, our party executives, ward leaders and every stakeholder for the confidence reposed in me,” he said.

Danladi-Salihu also commended other aspirants who contested the party’s primary with him, describing the exercise as democratic.

“By the grace of God, the APC is one family. We will remain united and emerge even stronger. Reconciliation is ongoing, and it is our responsibility to carry everyone along as we prepare for the governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly elections,” he said.

He assured members that he would not betray the confidence reposed in him if elected.

Earlier, Fagbemi urged APC members to avoid social media comments capable of affecting the party’s reconciliation efforts.

“The reconciliation process is already underway. I appeal to all members to avoid actions capable of creating further divisions within our party. Let us remain disciplined, united and focused on securing victory in the forthcoming elections,” he said.

The event was attended by party leaders, executives, stakeholders and supporters.