Kwara APC leaders and stakeholders dismiss Senator Saliu Mustapha’s defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pledging continued support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the party’s governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi. The remarks follow Mustapha’s shift in party allegiance as the 2027 elections approach.
Across the reports, figures in Kwara Central and local APC structures—including ward and councillor leadership—reaffirm loyalty to the governor and argue the grassroots support for the APC remains intact. One group links its position to what it describes as measurable impacts of AbdulRazaq’s administration, citing progress on roads, and initiatives under the Kwara State Social Investment Programme. Another emphasis is that Mustapha’s departure is framed as a personal choice rather than a reflection of voters’ preferences.
While the outlets differ in the specific localities and spokespeople they cite, they converge on the same theme: Mustapha’s defection is treated as unlikely to weaken the APC’s mobilisation ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle, with support pledged for APC candidates in both governorship and senatorial contests.
