Grassroot Politician and Philanthropist, Yusuf Eletu Saka has emerged as the consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Eletu reportedly secured over 20,000 support votes during the party’s affirmation process conducted in the presence of officials and stakeholders of the party.
The exercise was witnessed by a delegation from the PDP Secretariat, Kwara State PDP Chairman, Hon. Issa Bawa, party leaders, as well as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The emergence of Eletu is already generating positive reactions within the party, with supporters and stakeholders describing it as a major step towards strengthening the PDP’s chances in the constituency ahead of the next general elections.
Party faithful at the event said the consensus arrangement reflected growing unity within the PDP in Ilorin East and Ilorin South local government areas.
They also described Eletu as a grassroots politician with sustained engagement across the constituency, expressing confidence in his ability to mobilise support for the party.
Supporters of the aspirant further noted that the reported 20,000 support votes underscored the level of acceptance he enjoys among party members and residents of the constituency.
According to them, the endorsement was an indication of confidence in his capacity to provide quality representation and effectively champion the interests of the people at the National Assembly.
