AbdulRazaq Endorses Yahaya Seriki as Preferred Successor for Kwara APC Guber Ticket

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR) as his preferred successor and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state.

The endorsement comes ahead of the APC gubernatorial primaries scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026.

In a statement released on Tuesday after consultations with party leaders and structures across the state, the governor described Yahaya Seriki as “young, pro-people, astute, and broad-minded,” adding that he possesses the qualities needed to lead the state.

AbdulRazaq also praised the aspirant as a “great political mobiliser” with “profound investments in and extensive goodwill among the people of Kwara State.”

“I have no doubt about his capacity and that his choice is appropriate for the people of our state at this time,” the governor stated.

According to the statement, the decision followed extensive internal deliberations within the ruling party aimed at sustaining unity and continuity in governance.

Despite backing Yahaya Seriki, the governor stressed that the endorsement does not prevent other aspirants from participating in the APC primary election.

“I urge members and leaders to affirm the choice of Seriki as our candidate for cohesion, unity, and continuous success of the party,” he added.

The endorsement is expected to shape political calculations within the Kwara APC as the party prepares for the 2027 governorship race.