2027: Kwara South Risks Guber Ticket Over Disunity – Group Warns

A socio-cultural organisation, Aro Meta Development Association, has warned that Kwara South may lose its governorship ambition in 2027 if stakeholders fail to unite ahead of the election. The group, however, declared support for Dr. Muyideen Azeez Olaniyi Salako, insisting that political power should rotate to the southern senatorial district. It said the endorsement followed […]

A socio-cultural organisation, Aro Meta Development Association, has warned that Kwara South may lose its governorship ambition in 2027 if stakeholders fail to unite ahead of the election.

The group, however, declared support for Dr. Muyideen Azeez Olaniyi Salako, insisting that political power should rotate to the southern senatorial district.

It said the endorsement followed consultations across the zone and a review of aspirants, stressing that cohesion among stakeholders would determine electoral strength.

Chairman of the association, Evangelist Sunday Ajileye, said Aro Meta represents the collective interests of the Igbomina, Ibolo and Ekiti blocs, with a mandate to promote development and political coordination.

He described the 2027 race as a critical moment for Kwara South, warning that internal divisions could erode its bargaining position and strengthen rival zones.

Ajileye said the district cannot afford fragmentation, cautioning that individual ambition must not override collective interest.

“The 2027 elections will be decisive. Kwara South cannot afford a divided house. We must not, because of personal ambition or grievance, work against the collective interest of our district,” the group warned.

The association said history would judge the zone harshly if internal rivalry led to another district securing the governorship uncontested.

It argued that only a united front can convert Kwara South’s numerical and political strength into electoral success, noting that coordination among stakeholders has become imperative.

The group urged governorship aspirants to close ranks, describing unity as the most viable route to political inclusion at the state level.

It added that aspirants must prioritise district interest over personal ambition, warning that division would weaken the zone’s political standing.

“In unity lies our strength; in disunity, we lose out in the political equation of Kwara State,” Ajileye said.

Aro Meta also cautioned that failure to agree on a common direction could distort zoning expectations and weaken the region’s influence in broader negotiations ahead of the poll.

It said the stakes of the 2027 election extend beyond individual ambition, describing it as a defining test for the political future of Kwara South.

The association called on stakeholders to prioritise stability and strategic alignment, warning that disunity remains the greatest threat to the zone’s governorship aspiration.

It reaffirmed that only collective discipline and shared purpose would enable Kwara South to translate its political weight into victory in 2027.