APC’s dominance in Kwara intact, guber aspirant says during CAN visit

Femi Sanni, a Governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, has expressed confidence in the electoral prospects of the ruling party, saying its internal disagreements have not diminished its political strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sanni, popularly known as Araba, spoke at the weekend during a visit to meet the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), leadership at the Bishop’s Court of the Anglican Diocese of Kwara in Ilorin, the state capital.

The APC aspirant posits that the level of political activities within the party suggested it remained the dominant political platform in the state despite divisions that emerged over the last governorship primary.

According to him, the turnout recorded at separate political rallies organised by different tendencies within the party reflects the APC’s grassroots support rather than weakness.

“When you look at the massive crowds that attended the rallies organised by the different camps and do the maths, it tells you that our lead would be unassailable at the polls once all issues are resolved amicably ,” he said.

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Sanni, appealed to fellow aspirants and party stakeholders to remain calm, stating that he has implicit trust in APC’s internal conflict resolution mechanisms at the national level.

“There is absolutely no need to go into the general election divided. We should all remain patient with the leadership of the party the President and the National Working Committee. This is what progressive politics is all about”. he said.

Speaking on the purpose of his visit to see CAN leadership, Sanni explained that he was seeking prayers for Kwara State, the APC and the country, adding that religious leaders have a vital role to play in promoting peace and national cohesion.

“We are going to be needing our religious leaders to be the moderating voice,” he said.

The APC has in recent months witnessed heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 governorship race, with various aspirants and support groups holding consultations and rallies as the party’s reconciliation committee continues efforts to unite aggrieved stakeholders.