Leadership and members of a sociopolitical organisation in the Kwara North senatorial district of Kwara state, under the aegis of the Kwara North Development Progressive Union (KNDPU), have backed the call for a 2027 governorship slot for the zone.
In a statement signed by the national coordinator of the group, Alhaji Mohammad Mariam Al-Hassan, on Wednesday, the organisation appealed to people in the other two senatorial districts of the state to support Kwara North to produce the next governor under the Kwara North project 2027.
It is recalled that a stakeholders engagement submission, organised by Kwara North Traditional Royal Fathers took place under the leadership of Etsu of Patigi, Alhaji Umar Bologi II in Patigi on March 2, 2023, in support of the project.
Alhaji Al-Hassan, who described the event as well-timed and on the right path, said that Kwara North had supported Kwara Central and Kwara South senatorial districts respectively to emerge as executive governors of the state since the advent of the Fourth Republic.
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“We are fully aware that the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 Constitution, as amended, grants every Nigerian who meets the requirements outlined in the Constitution the freedom to view and fight for elected offices as an expression of his or her fundamental democratic rights.
“However, in the spirit of natural justice, equity and fairness; and continuous harmonious relationship based on love, peace and unity, we are strongly appealing to the other two senatorial districts to morally give Kwara North maximum support in 2027 to produce the next governor.
“We understand that it is not automatic; therefore, we are appealing for the understanding, cooperation, and support of our Kwarans from other senatorial districts to achieve our desired objective and aim.
“We equally wish to seize this opportunity to implore our Kwara Northerners to join hands with our Royal Fathers, providing them with all necessary support and encouragement during the historical trip while preserving our civility and tolerance”, the statement said.
