19/08/2026
*PDP SWC, Elders Council Meet Moro, Patigi Stakeholders Ahead of Official Declaration of National Assembly Candidates*
In furtherance of its ongoing consultations and engagements with critical stakeholders across Kwara State, the Kwara PDP, has held a high-level meeting with stakeholders from Moro and Patigi Local Government Areas in further consultations ahead of the official declaration of the party's National Assembly candidates.
The closed-door meeting was hosted by the Isa Bawa-led State Working Committee (SWC) in conjuction with members of the PDP Elders Council led by its Chairman and former State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Ishola Balogun Fulani.
Discussions at the meeting centred on the party's preparations for zoning and official unveiling and declaration of its National Assembly candidates across Kwara north, as well as other strategic issues concerning party nominations, internal cohesion, grassroots mobilisation and the strengthening of the PDP's electoral structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting also considered preparations for the anticipated reception of new members from thr ruling APC and political leaders expected to formally join the PDP in the coming days, with the party leadership stressing the importance of ensuring that the ongoing admission of the G15 members is properly managed through consultation, inclusiveness and respect for existing structures.
Welcoming the stakeholders, the State Chairman, Hon. Isa Bawa Adamu, thanked them for their continued loyalty, cooperation and commitment to the PDP. He assured them that the State Working Committee and other leadership would continue to provide a platform for genuine consultation and engagement with stakeholders as the party takes strategic decisions ahead of 2027. He emphasised the importance of unity and collective responsibility at this critical stage of the party's preparations, assuring stakeholders that the leadership remained focused on building a stronger and more formidable PDP capable of delivering victory across the state.
Speaking on behalf of the Elders Council, its Chairman of the PDP's Elders council , Alhaji Ishola Balogun Fulani, commended stakeholders from both Moro and Patigi for their loyalty and cooperation with the party leadership urging them to continue to demonstrate understanding and restraint as the party concludes its processes leading to the official declaration of its National Assembly candidates, stressing that every decision being taken must be viewed within the broader objective of strengthening the PDP's winning capacity ahead of 2027, particularly across the Kwara North axis.
Alhaji Balogun Fulani said the present moment calls for sacrifice, restraint and understanding from all members and aspirants, urging them to place the collective interest and electoral success of the party above individual considerations. He expressed confidence that with unity, discipline and the cooperation of all stakeholders, the PDP would emerge from the current process stronger and better positioned to reclaim its position as the preferred political platform of the people.
Responding, stakeholders from Moro and Patigi Local Government Areas expressed appreciation to the State Working Committee and the Elders Council for according them the opportunity to participate in discussions concerning the party's direction and decisions.
They particularly appreciated the leadership of the party's leader, His Excellency, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, CON, expressing confidence in his capacity to provide the political direction required to take decisions that align with both the interests of the party and the aspirations of the people.
Moro stakeholders added that they will respect the leadership decisions , trusting it will be in the best interest of the party but calls on the party's leadership to look into the issue of Moro marginalization within kwara north district, noting that Moro LG has been treated unfairly in the political calculations of kwara North region .
The stakeholders pledged their continued and unalloyed loyalty to the PDP and reaffirmed their readiness to work with the party leadership towards strengthening its grassroots structures and ensuring victory in the 2027 elections./
The meeting is part of the ongoing strategic consultations by the Isa Bawa-led SWC and the PDP Elders Council as the party finalises arrangements for the official declaration of its National Assembly candidates and continues its preparations for the 2027 elections.
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