2027: Kwara APC guber aspirant Dantsoho steps down, backs central candidate
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Prince Haliru Dantsoho Mahmud, has withdrawn from the 2027 governorship race and declared support for a candidate from Kwara
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Prince Haliru Dantsoho Mahmud, has withdrawn from the 2027 governorship race and declared support for a candidate from Kwara Central.
Dantsoho, also known as Dan’Iya Kaiama, announced his decision at a well-attended gathering in Ilorin, citing the need for unity and collective progress.
The APC stalwart, who had been at the forefront of the agitation for Kwara North to produce the next governor, said the decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders.
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He described the move as a strategic sacrifice aimed at strengthening cohesion across the state’s political landscape.
Dantsoho endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki Gambari, describing him as a loyal party member with strong grassroots appeal and a clear commitment to development.
The former aspirant explained that his initial entry into the race was driven by the conviction that Kwara North should produce the next governor, a position he said was reached after wide consultations within the district. However, he noted that further engagements across the state revealed the need for a unifying figure capable of bridging divides and fostering greater political harmony.
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Addressing concerns from his Kwara North base, Dantsoho said his decision does not amount to abandoning the district’s aspirations but represents a calculated step towards achieving them through consensus.
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“This is not a betrayal of our cause. Kwara North’s time is not denied; it is only deferred, and it will come through unity,” he said.
He also commended President Bola Tinubu, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and security agencies for their response to the recent Woro incident, urging authorities to intensify efforts to rescue abducted victims and support affected families.
Kwara Central, widely regarded as the state’s largest voting bloc, remains a decisive factor in governorship elections.
Political observers say the development could reshape the dynamics of the 2027 race, particularly within the APC, as alignments begin to crystallise.
