Dare Babalola
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has announced Kale Kawu as the consensus governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election.
Saraki made the announcement in a statement issued on Saturday following what he described as extensive consultations with stakeholders of the Kwara PDP and leading governorship aspirants in the state.
According to him, the decision was reached in the interest of party unity and electoral success.
“I am pleased to announce that, after extensive consultations with stakeholders of the Kwara PDP and our leading gubernatorial aspirants, we have arrived at a consensus candidate to fly the flag of our great party in the forthcoming gubernatorial election. That candidate is Engr. Kale Kawu,” Saraki said.
The former governor of Kwara State commended other aspirants who stepped down in support of the consensus arrangement, describing their action as a demonstration of sacrifice and commitment to the party’s collective interest.
“I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the other aspirants who, in the supreme interest of our party and state, have graciously stepped down to support this consensus. It is this spirit of unity and selflessness that will carry us to victory,” he added.
Saraki also urged party members, delegates, and supporters to maintain peace and order during the governorship primaries scheduled for Sunday.
He expressed optimism that the PDP would emerge stronger and more united ahead of the election, while wishing members a successful and peaceful outing at the primaries.
