In Kwara APC, at least four distinct power blocs are already jostling for control of the party’s 2027 governorship ticket. Bashir Bolarinwa and opposition forces linked to Bukola Saraki, whose shadow continues to loom over the state’s political landscape. Governor vs AspirantsAt the heart of the unfolding drama is the question of who controls the APC structure in Kwara. However, this position is strongly contested by stakeholders from Kwara Central, the state’s political and demographic stronghold. In the end, the question is not whether the APC will attempt a consensus in Kwara but whether the state’s complex political ecosystem will allow it.

Source: Punch March 27, 2026 10:51 UTC