BREAKING: Baba Jiya Kolo Dumps APC, Bags PDP's Kwara North Ticket — Mixed Reactions Trail Move

By Usman HARUNA ✔

The political landscape of Kwara North is stirring following the decampment of Dr. Baba Jiya Kolo from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a move that has now earned him the party's senatorial ticket for the Kwara North district ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The development has continued to generate mixed reactions across the district, with stakeholders, political commentators, civil servants, journalists, and residents weighing in on what many describe as one of the most talked-about political moves in the zone in recent times.

Below are reactions gathered from members of the public:

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🗣️ Alhaji Manzuma Aliyu

Koguna, Lafiagi

"Dr. Baba Jiya Kolo coming forward to contest for the Senate in 2027 is a welcome development for democracy. Democracy becomes more beautiful when qualified individuals step forward to present themselves before the people. This election will give the people of Kwara North the opportunity to assess who Dr. Baba Jiya Kolo is, his relationship with the people, his track record, ideology, vision and blueprint for the future. Ultimately, it is the people who will decide whether they believe in his leadership and agenda. I wish him the best as he seeks the mandate of the people."

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🗣️ Idris Shaaba

Journalist

"Why was he given the ticket after few days of he decamping? Was PDP his second plan? When he calculated that getting APC ticket won't be easy for him, was PDP part of his plan all along? If not, why was it easy for him to get the PDP ticket?"

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🗣️ Ahmed Danjuma Issa

Political Commentator

"If injustice was the reason for leaving the APC, then fairness demands we also ask whether it was just for the PDP's already-emerged candidate to lose the ticket. Justice must be consistent, regardless of political party."

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🗣️ Zakariyau Nma Yunusa

Civil Servant, Shonga Ward 1

"He might have probably registered for both parties' membership even before the closing of the political parties' membership registrations, which is tantamount to his disqualification even if he eventually wins the election."

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🗣️ Issa Mohammed

Education Coordinator I, LEYTA

"Alhamdulillahi, the interesting part is the two contenders are from Patigi Local Government, and kudos to Rotimi who agreed to step aside for Baba Kolo Jiya."

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🗣️ Comrade Haruna Kponta

"Politics shouldn't be for personal interest, but rather for the interest of the masses. While I am happy for him and for the Nupe people, I also think the move is more about his personal interest than the public interest. If not, why now?"

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🗣️ Yusuf Ahmed

Journalist

"So, it was never really about orderliness or the collective interest of the party, as was often preached by the so-called Gs? This is the same Ya Kolo who left the APC over what he described as injustice by the party leadership, crying foul over the very conduct he now appears to be embracing. When you come to equity, you come with clean hands. May we never become what we once condemned."

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🗣️ ABK

"Maybe there is another INEC constitution we have not seen before."

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🗣️ Alfa Alhaji Ndagi

"Hope Moro people would not complain about being sidelined in the politics of Kwara North going forward. By relinquishing this golden opportunity to the highest bidder, it shows that the aspirant was in for a transaction. What a pity."

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🗣️ Nr. Moha'd S.

"The origin of division in Kwara North has kicked off with rapid effort. I pray 'Data Boyz' understand the implications to Kwara North."

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🗣️ Yakubu Jemilat Talatu

Journalist

"Hon. Baba Kolo Jiyah's move from APC to PDP is a significant political development. I respect his decision and wish him success. At the end of the day, the interest and development of our people should come first."

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🗣️ Abdullahi Yakub

Student

"To me, his decision is good because he did it to favour his own people."