Political Transfer Season: 11 Kwara APC Ward Executives Defect to PDP

By Abdullahi yakub ✔

Political Transfer Season: 11 Kwara APC Ward Executives Defect to PDP

The political crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State appears to be deepening following the reported defection of 11 ward executives from Gambari Ward 1 in Ilorin to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside Senator Saliu Mustapha.

The development comes amid growing political realignment in the state after Mustapha, the senator representing Kwara Central, announced his resignation from the APC, citing concerns over the leadership and internal democracy of the party in Kwara State.

The resignation of the ward executives is expected to further expose the growing divisions within the Kwara APC, particularly as the 2027 general elections draw closer. The development signals a possible shift in political loyalty among members and supporters of the former ruling party.

Mustapha's decision to leave the APC followed weeks of consultations with stakeholders, supporters and constituents. He has since emerged under the PDP platform as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.

Political observers believe the latest development could have significant implications for the political landscape of Kwara State, as the PDP seeks to strengthen its position while the APC faces the challenge of managing internal disagreements and defections.

The defection of the 11 ward executives is also likely to increase pressure on the APC leadership in Kwara to address grievances among party members and prevent further losses ahead of the next election cycle.

Source: The Informant247