 As permutations over the 2027 governorship race in Kwara State gather momentum, Engr. Femi Sanni Araba has called for a broad-based, consultative process in selecting a successor to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Araba made this known after a strategic meeting in Abuja with Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), who has recently declared interest in the governorship race.
Positioning himself within the unfolding political conversation, Araba stressed that the choice of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate must reflect wide consultation and consensus building.
According to him, only a consultative and inclusive process can produce a leader truly deserving of Kwara.
The meeting between the two political figures is already fuelling fresh speculation within Kwara’s political circles about a possible governorship bid by Araba, given his longstanding ties with key stakeholders at both state and national levels.
While he stopped short of declaring his ambition, Araba’s remarks signalled alignment with Issa-Onilu and hinted at a shared political direction ahead of 2027.
He commended All Progressives Congress, APC leadership for the smooth management of party affairs so far.
On the contentious issue of ticket allocation within the APC, Araba reiterated that a consultative approach remains the most viable pathway, invoking Governor AbdulRazaq’s earlier stance on neutrality.
He posited the Governor has made it clear from the outset he has no anointed candidate.
With political consultations intensifying and subtle alignments emerging, Araba’s intervention adds a new layer to the evolving succession dynamics in Kwara.
His careful positioning without an outright declaration is likely to keep observers watching closely in the coming days.
