The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State on Monday declared its readiness to reclaim power in the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party has emerged stronger and more united following its recent national convention.
- +2027: PDP holds rally, declares readiness to reclaim Kwara
The declaration was made by the state chairman of the party, Isa Adamu, during a post-convention rally held in Ilorin, the state capital.
The declaration was made by the state chairman of the party, Isa Adamu, during a post-convention rally held in Ilorin, the state capital.
Addressing party supporters, Adamu described the gathering as a turning point for the party and the state.
“Today is not just another political gathering. Today is a declaration that Kwara State is ready for a new direction… that hope is alive again,” he said.
Adamu noted that the PDP had consolidated its internal structures after the national convention, positioning itself as a credible alternative to the ruling party.
“Following our successful national convention in Abuja, our party has emerged more solid, more cohesive, and better positioned to offer Kwarans a credible and people-oriented alternative come 2027,” he stated.
He added that the party was prepared to present candidates capable of restoring what he described as “good governance” in the state.
The PDP chairman criticised the current administration, linking the state’s challenges to what he termed governance failure since 2019.
“Since the ‘Otoge’ experiment brought accidental leaders into power, the story of our state has been that of backwardness,” he said.
He alleged that insecurity had worsened across the state, claiming that residents had been killed by bandits in recent times.
“Insecurity has taken root in our communities. Killings and fear have become part of our daily reality,” he added.
Adamu also faulted what he described as uneven development in the state.
“Is Kwara only about GRA? Do the lives of ordinary Kwarans not matter?” he asked.
He called for a governance approach that prioritises rural communities, farmers, and traders.
The PDP chairman further raised concerns over alleged suppression of dissenting voices, claiming that some youths had been detained for criticising the government.
“A democratic society should protect the rights of its citizens to speak and demand accountability,” he said.
Adamu called on members of other political parties, including the All Progressives Congress, African Democratic Congress, and Accord Party, to join the PDP in what he described as a collective effort to rebuild the state.
“This is your party. Together, we can rebuild Kwara and create a government that truly serves the people,” he said.
The PDP governed Kwara State for several years before losing power in the 2019 general elections to the APC under the “Otoge” movement.
