A political group in Kwara State, the Ilorin Emirate Political Advisory Council, has set a target of one million registered voters in Kwara Central ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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The council said the move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its political influence through the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
The council said the move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its political influence through the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
Speaking with Arewa PUNCH in Ilorin on Wednesday, the National Coordinator of the council, Dr. Yakub Yahaya Oloriegbe, said the group plans to add at least 300,000 new voters to the existing voter population of over 700,000 in the senatorial district.
He said the target followed a review of the registration exercise, which the council described as encouraging across communities in the emirate.
“With the third phase of the exercise set to begin soon, we are optimistic that our collective efforts will significantly expand our voter base to about one million registered voters,” Oloriegbe declared.
“The response so far has been impressive, and we believe that with sustained mobilisation, we will meet and even surpass our projections,” he added.
The national coordinator of the council disclosed that the council had intensified grassroots mobilisation, engaged traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, artisans, transport workers, and market associations to boost participation.
“We are taking the campaign to the people at the community level. Our goal is to ensure that every eligible resident is captured in the registration process,” he maintained.
Oloriegbe also disclosed that the group was working closely with the Independent National Electoral Commission to deepen voter education and sensitisation.
“Our collaboration with INEC is focused on awareness and enlightenment. We want people to understand the importance of registering and participating in the electoral process.
“We appreciate the commitment of our stakeholders, but there is still more work to be done. We urge everyone to remain engaged as we move into the next phase.”
On the 2027 elections, Oloriegbe said the Ilorin Emirate would adopt a common front in its political decisions.
“We shall collectively support any political party or aspirant that recognises our preeminence and aligns with the aspirations of the Ilorin Emirate,” he said.
“Our strength lies in our unity, and we intend to deploy that strength in determining our political future,” Oloriegbe added.
The coordinator insisted that the group would sustain its mobilisation drive with the aim of delivering up to one million bloc votes to any platform that accords the emirate due recognition.
“We are committed to delivering bloc votes, but that will depend on how well our interests and position are respected,” Oloriegbe said.
The council also urged eligible residents to register and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, describing it as key to participating in the democratic process.
“The PVC remains the only tool through which citizens can exercise their franchise. We encourage everyone who is eligible to take advantage of the ongoing registration,” he said.
However, he warned against any attempt to undermine the political strength of Kwara Central, insisting that such moves would be resisted.
