Kwara APC Women Demand Deputy Governor and Speaker Positions

Women in the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress are asking the party leaders to set aside the roles of deputy governor and Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly for qualified women. This call comes ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The request was made in Ilorin on Wednesday by Mopelola Bashir, a former House of Representatives aspirant on the APC platform. She spoke after the party’s National Assembly primaries wrapped up.

Mopelola pointed out that even though no woman was chosen as a candidate for the National Assembly, the APC still has a chance to show its commitment to gender inclusion. She believes the party can support female candidates for these important state positions.

She commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his dedication to empowering women. She said his leadership has made Kwara a model for inclusive governance by appointing women to key roles.

Mopelola said, “His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has consistently demonstrated uncommon confidence in the capacity of women to lead and deliver. That bold leadership has not only inspired women across Kwara State but has also earned our party national recognition as a progressive platform that genuinely believes in equal opportunity.

“I humbly appeal to our respected party leaders to honour the loyalty and immense contributions of women by considering competent female party members for the offices of deputy governor and Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly.

“Such a decision would reinforce the APC’s progressive identity and preserve one of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s most enduring legacies.”

Mopelola highlighted that women have been key to the party’s success in elections across all 16 local government areas. They have mobilised support and engaged with communities to back the party and its candidates.

“Our women have remained loyal through every political season. They have defended the ideals of our great party, mobilised support at the grassroots and contributed significantly to every electoral success recorded by the APC. They deserve to be further entrusted with strategic leadership responsibilities,” she said.

Mopelola stressed that the demand isn’t just emotional. It reflects the APC’s tradition of rewarding loyalty, skill, and service. She believes the party leaders will make choices that support fairness, unity, and inclusive governance.

She also reaffirmed that women in the party are committed to President Bola Tinubu, AbdulRazaq, and the APC governorship candidate, Salihu Danladi. She is hopeful that the party will make history by electing both a female deputy governor and a female Speaker in Kwara.