Kwara: APC rep aspirants reject imposition, demand fair process
Six aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Baruten–Kaiama Federal Constituency of Kwara State have rejected what they described as attempts to impose a candidate on the constituency. The position was reached at a meeting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The aspirants resolved to protect the integrity of the democratic process and […]
Six aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Baruten–Kaiama Federal Constituency of Kwara State have rejected what they described as attempts to impose a candidate on the constituency.
The position was reached at a meeting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
The aspirants resolved to protect the integrity of the democratic process and preserve unity within the APC family in Kaiama.
The aspirants stated that while they remain committed party loyalists, they firmly believe that the people and stakeholders of Kaiama must retain the right to determine who emerges as their preferred candidate for the House of Representatives seat.
The meeting further resolved that all Kaiama aspirants would subject themselves to the collective decision of Kaiama elders, APC stakeholders, and party leaders on the emergence of a consensus candidate.
The aspirants also pledged to support whoever eventually emerges through the stakeholders’ process and work together to ensure the success of the APC in the forthcoming elections.
According to the aspirants, unity within Kaiama and the broader constituency remains paramount, stressing that personal ambitions must be secondary to the collective interest of the party and the people.
The aspirants urged the Baruten LGA communities and party leaders to only support a candidate endorsed by Kaiama and not anyone outside Kaiama.
The six aspirants requested the APC at the national level, at Kwara state chapter and the State leader. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to ensure that no candidate is imposed on the Baruten-Kaiama federal constituency.
The meeting ended with a call on party members and supporters to remain calm, united, and committed to the progress and electoral success of the APC.
The aspirants are: Hon. Aliyu Umar Mande, Commrade Abubakar Musa Shamaki, Arc. Aliyu Muhammad Saiffudeen, Hon. Halidu Danbaba, Malam Anas Adamu Galadima (Zam-Zam) and Hon. Aliyu Abubakar Ibrahim (Alhaji Wure).