06/07/2026
PRESS RELEASE
6 July 2026
Ilorin, Kwara State
Kwara Youth Assembly: G15 Calls for Peace, Condemns Alleged Betrayal and One-Man Leadership Style in Kwara APC
The Kwara Youth Assembly has reported the position of the Kwara APC G15 following recent political developments in Ilorin, where the group reaffirmed its commitment to peace while expressing deep concerns over what it described as betrayal, exclusion, and a growing culture of one-man leadership within the party.
According to the G15, the coalition was formed out of a shared concern over what its members perceive as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's (GAA) leadership style, which they described as increasingly centralized and lacking the broad consultation and inclusiveness that brought the party to power.
The group maintained that many of its members were among the principal political leaders and stakeholders who worked tirelessly and made significant sacrifices to ensure Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq emerged as Governor of Kwara State. It therefore expressed disappointment over what it described as a pattern of betrayal and the sidelining of those who played critical roles in the struggle that led to the party's electoral success.
The G15 disclosed that it deliberately postponed its planned rally after receiving credible information that a counter-rally was being planned. According to the group, the decision was taken solely to preserve peace, prevent unnecessary confrontation, and demonstrate political maturity.
However, the group alleged that despite this peaceful gesture, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (GAA) and the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suleiman Danladi (SYD), proceeded with actions that it believes were deliberately intended to provoke tensions rather than promote reconciliation.
Despite these developments, the G15 stated that it exercised restraint and refused to engage in any act capable of disrupting public peace, insisting that responsible leadership requires patience, maturity, and respect for democratic engagement.
The group further argued that moments of political disagreement should be opportunities for dialogue and harmonization rather than further division. It maintained that the responsibility of leadership is to unite people, build consensus, and strengthen the party instead of encouraging internal polarization.
The G15 therefore called on all APC members, supporters, and political stakeholders in Kwara State to avoid personal attacks, inflammatory statements, and actions capable of escalating the current situation. It urged all concerned to embrace peaceful dialogue in the overall interest of the party and the people of Kwara State.
The Kwara Youth Assembly reports that the G15 reaffirmed its commitment to the ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and maintained that its struggle is not against individuals but for a more inclusive, consultative, and united party where every stakeholder is respected and carried along.
Members of the Kwara APC G15
1. Senator Lola Ashiru
2. Senator Sadiq Umar
3. Senator Saliu Mustapha
4. Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe
5. Dr. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa
6. Hon. Omar Bio
7. Dele Belgore, SAN
8. Dr. Salako AbdulAzeez
9. Amb. Yahaya Seriki-Gambari
10. Alhaji Audu Tajudeen
11. Dr. Toyin Alabi
12. Hon. Yinka Aluko
13. Hon. Tijani Ismail
14. Captain Mahmud
15. Hon. Ahmed Saba
Issued by:
Kwara Youth Assembly
6 July 2026