2027: Ex-APC chairman, Bolarinwa declares for Kwara governorship poll

Politics 2027: Ex-APC chairman, Bolarinwa declares for Kwara governorship poll Published on April 16, 2026 By John Owen Nwachukwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Kwara State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa has formally declared his intention to contest the governorship election in 2027. In a message to party elders, stakeholders, traditional rulers and religious leaders across the state, Bolarinwa said his decision was driven by a commitment to public service and a determination to consolidate and advance the gains of progressive governance in Kwara. He stressed that his aspiration is driven not by personal ambition, but by a lifelong record of service that spans the grassroots, the legislature and national institutions. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Bolarinwa has served as a councillor and a two-term chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, and later as a two-term member of the House of Representatives. He noted that the journey so far has equipped him with administrative experience and legislative insight, enabling him to understand governance both at the community level and within the broader architecture of national policy. Addressing newsmen on Thursday, he expressed confidence that with the support and prayers of stakeholders, the APC would not only consolidate its achievements in Kwara State but also secure another decisive mandate in 2027. He urged party leaders and the people of the state to remain focused on the shared objective of building a Kwara anchored on peace, equity, prosperity and inclusive progress. Recall that earlier on Thursday, stakeholders of the APC in Kwara North said that Bolarinwa was their choice for the governorship position. Up Next 2027: Ex-Minister, Uche Nnaji battles Gov Mbah, pledges single tenure Don't Miss He’ll still contest, lose in 2031 – Wike mocks Atiku You may like 2027: Tinubu meets Renewed Hope Ambassadors, APC leaders in Presidential Villa Tinubu, APC behind ‘suspension’ of Atiku, Lawal by non-existent Adamawa ADC faction – Eze PDP calls for united front against APC in Abia 2027: APC stakeholders kick against consensus candidacy in Akwa Ibom Assembly seat APC afraid of ADC – Kano ex-governor, Gaya One-party allegation driven by emotion, not fact – APC

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