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As Kwara State gears up for its 2027 gubernatorial elections, the focus shifts to selecting leadership that can ensure competence, continuity, and effective progress. The upcoming poll is seen as a critical juncture for the state's developmental trajectory.
Elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have issued a warning that postponements in selecting candidates for the 2027 governorship election could foster internal conflict and undue pressure within the party. They urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to initiate the candidate identification process promptly.
An 83-year-old chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and two associates have been ordered to be remanded by a High Court in Kwara State due to alleged defamatory statements made against the elder brother of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has addressed the recent attack in Woro and Nuku communities, confirming the deaths of 75 individuals. He stated the massacre resulted from villagers' refusal to conform to altered Islamic teachings.
The head of Woro village in Kwara State reported that armed assailants attacked his community for nearly ten hours, resulting in numerous fatalities before military forces intervened. He expressed frustration over the late response despite notifying authorities of the threat beforehand.
The Kwara State House of Assembly has sanctioned a budget totaling N656.5 billion for the fiscal year 2026, marking an increase of N10.5 billion compared to the initial proposal by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
