{"id":199774,"date":"2026-04-28T19:08:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/2027-bolarinwa-declares-for-governorship-in-kwara"},"modified":"2026-04-28T20:40:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T19:40:32","slug":"2027-bolarinwa-declares-for-governorship-in-kwara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/2027-bolarinwa-declares-for-governorship-in-kwara","title":{"rendered":"2027: Bolarinwa declares for governorship in Kwara"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa has officially declared to run for the Kwara State governorship seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the formal declaration Bolarinwa said if elected, he would decisively tackle insecurity across the state while investing heavily in education, healthcare and skills development to unlock the potential of the people.<\/p>\n

The declaration, which was witnessed by thousands of party members and Bolarinwa\u2019s supporters from within and outside the state, comes against the backdrop of rising insecurity in parts of Kwara.<\/p>\n

Bolarinwa said the safety of citizens would be non-negotiable under his leadership, adding: \u201cWe will decisively tackle and comprehensively address insecurity at all levels, ensuring the safety of lives and property across every part of the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

He noted that beyond security, his administration would focus on human capital development as a cornerstone for sustainable growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will invest in education, healthcare and skills acquisition, ensuring that our youths and women are empowered as drivers of growth and stability,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Bolarinwa said his decision to run was driven by a sense of duty and a desire to serve the people at a higher level.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, I stand before you not just as a politician, but as a son of the soil who understands the struggles and aspirations of our people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He described his political journey as one rooted in service, having served as a councillor, local government chairman, member of the National Assembly and later as Kwara State party chairman.<\/p>\n

According to him, these experiences have prepared him for the task ahead.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur state stands at a critical point where we must deepen development, expand opportunities, and ensure that governance reflects fairness, inclusion and justice,\u201d Bolarinwa said.<\/p>\n

He promised to build an inclusive Kwara where no part feels marginalised and where economic opportunities are accessible to all.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will strengthen our economy through innovation, agriculture and enterprise development, while delivering people-centred governance driven by transparency and accountability,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Bolarinwa also called on party leaders, stakeholders and residents of the state to support his ambition, saying: \u201cThis is a collective mission, a movement for a better, stronger and more inclusive Kwara. I cannot do it alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

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