Kwara State Governor [AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AbdulRahman_AbdulRazaq) announced on Sunday in Ilorin that the [All Progressives Congress (APC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) is projected to secure roughly 70% of the vote in the upcoming 2027 general elections, a margin he attributes in part to the endorsement of President [Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Tinubu) by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.
**Key figures cited**
- AbdulRazaq quoted a 70‑30 split between APC and PDP, unchanged since 2019.
- He noted that Wike’s support adds the PDP’s 30% to the APC’s 70%, effectively creating a unified 100% backing for Tinubu.
- No independent poll was presented to verify these percentages.
What did the governor say about the APC‑PDP balance?
AbdulRazaq asserted, “The balance of the equation here is 70‑30: 70 per cent APC and 30 per cent PDP. And that’s consistent from 2019 until the election. Nothing has changed except that the PDP has continued to weaken.” He argued that the PDP’s national leader joining the APC Presidential Campaign Council and pledging support for Tinubu further consolidates the APC’s dominance.
How does Wike’s endorsement influence the political calculus?
He explained that Wike’s public backing for Tinubu “means that the PDP 30 per cent versus our 70 per cent is now adding up to 100 per cent,” suggesting that the endorsement effectively merges the two vote blocs.
Why is there tension between Wike and AbdulRazaq?
The two leaders have clashed before; during a September 2 media chat in Port Harcourt, Wike accused AbdulRazaq of leading a campaign against him and said he had confronted the governor over alleged hostility. The dispute stems from Wike’s ties with disgruntled APC members in Kwara who oppose AbdulRazaq’s preferred candidates for the 2027 contests.
Who are the key candidates mentioned?
- The Wike‑led PDP’s governorship hopeful, Suleiman Kawu, enjoys support from aggrieved APC figures, including Senator Salihu Mustapha, who is now contesting the PDP ticket.
- AbdulRazaq expressed confidence in the APC’s candidate, Speaker Salihu Yakubu Danladi, highlighting his legislative experience and familiarity with the state’s budget and administration.
What achievements did the governor cite for his administration?
AbdulRazaq defended his record since the APC took power in 2019, noting that salary arrears, unpaid gratuities and pension delays that plagued the previous government have been resolved.
Who comprised the APC delegation that visited Kwara?
The delegation, led by APC Presidential Campaign Council Director‑General Abdulaziz Yari, included former governors Abdullahi Ganduje, Olusegun Mimiko, Ali Modu Sheriff, Rochas Okorocha, Aminu Bello Masari, Adamu Badaru, Ibrahim Shema, Sani Yerima, Danjuma Goje and Abubakar Aleiro, as well as APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Dimeji Bankole and ex‑lawyer Olubunmi Ette also attended.
What ceremonial stop did the group make?
Accompanied by AbdulRazaq, the delegation visited the palace of the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Ibrahim Sulu‑Gambari, to pay respects and seek prayers ahead of the 2027 elections.
Are there internal disputes within the Kwara APC?
Yes. A faction calling itself the Kwara State APC Elders Caucus rejected Danladi’s emergence as the governorship candidate and urged the national leadership to revisit the May 22 primary. The party dismissed the claim, affirming the primary’s validity. A Federal High Court in Abuja later threw out a lawsuit challenging Danladi’s candidacy on grounds of lack of standing and insufficient evidence.