A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Bashir Bolarinwa, has pledged to tackle insecurity and improve living standards if elected in the 2027 general elections.
- +Kwara APC governorship aspirant pledges action on insecurity, welfare
According to a statement from his media office, Bolarinwa pledged on Saturday in Abuja while submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to APC executives, formally marking the beginning of his campaign for the state’s highest office.
According to a statement from his media office, Bolarinwa pledged on Saturday in Abuja while submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to APC executives, formally marking the beginning of his campaign for the state’s highest office.
He said restoring peace, strengthening public safety, and protecting lives and property would be central to his administration’s priorities.
“It is my wish, by the grace of God, to enhance the quality of life, health and make our people better than the way the situation is.
“Most importantly, the issue of insecurity that has taken over the entire State – the Kwara North, the Kwara South, where I come from – most of the places are now deserted. There are so many humanitarian crises as a result of bandit attacks.
“This is one area which must be tackled head-on, and I want to say that it’s going to be one of the things that will top our agenda,” he stated.
The aspirant, who declared his intention to run for governor on April 28, 2026, also stressed the importance of social services in improving the quality of life of citizens.
He noted that access to quality healthcare, education, and social welfare would receive priority attention under his leadership.
According to him, governance must translate into tangible benefits for citizens, particularly in areas that directly affect their daily lives and well-being.
He said his administration, if elected, would pursue a people-centred vision aimed at expanding opportunities and delivering responsive services across the state.
“All other things that are necessary to make life better for the people of the state will also be attended to, especially agriculture, education and health services.
“I am assuring the people of Kwara that things will be better than they are,” he said.
The statement added that Bolarinwa expressed confidence in his chances at the polls, stating his ambition to succeed the incumbent governor.
“I am not just contesting, I pray and wish that I will be the one who will succeed the incumbent governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, who has done his bit and who is continuing to do a good work for the state,” the aspirant added.
Bolarinwa highlighted his experience in public service, noting that his career spans roles as a councillor, two-term chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, and two-term member of the House of Representatives.
He was accompanied by executives of the Egbe Omo Igbomina FCT Chapter during the submission of his forms to the APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Sulaiman Mohammed Argungu.
His declaration comes amid growing concerns over insecurity in parts of Kwara, where recent incidents of killings and kidnappings have heightened public anxiety.
