The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday presented Certificates of Return and Independent National Electoral Commission nomination forms to its candidates for the 2027 general elections.

The presentation, held at the party's state secretariat in Ilorin, saw the PDP hand over Certificates of Return and statutory INEC nomination documents to its 24 House of Assembly candidates who emerged from the party's primaries across the state's constituencies. According to Olusegun Adewara, the Publicity Secretary, the presentation marked the completion of the party's primary election process.

Isa Bawa, the state chairman of the PDP, congratulated the House of Assembly candidates and urged them to remain united ahead of the 2027 general elections. He commended former Senate President Bukola Saraki for his leadership and commitment to the party.

Speaking on behalf of the candidates, they thanked the party leadership for conducting transparent and peaceful primaries. They pledged to work with party leaders and supporters to secure victory for the PDP in the 2027 general elections.

The PDP also called on its members across the state's 16 local government areas to remain united as it intensifies consultations and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the polls.

In a related development, Isa Bawa urged the candidates to strengthen the party's structures in their constituencies and work with stakeholders to enhance the PDP's chances in the election.

The Kwara PDP's move is seen as a strategic effort to boost the chances of its candidates in the 2027 general elections.

Key Facts

  • 24 House of Assembly candidates received Certificates of Return and INEC nomination forms
  • The presentation was held at the PDP state secretariat in Ilorin
  • Isa Bawa, the state chairman of the PDP, congratulated the candidates
  • The candidates pledged to work with party leaders and supporters to secure victory for the PDP
  • The PDP called on its members to remain united ahead of the polls
  • 16 local government areas in Kwara State are affected by the PDP's move

The PDP's move is seen as a strategic effort to boost the chances of its candidates in the 2027 general elections.

Isa Bawa urged the candidates to strengthen the party's structures in their constituencies and work with stakeholders to enhance the PDP's chances in the election. He commended former Senate President Bukola Saraki for his leadership and commitment to the party.

The PDP's move comes as the party intensifies consultations and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the polls.

In a statement, Olusegun Adewara said the presentation marked the completion of the party's primary election process. He thanked the candidates for their enthusiasm and dedication to the party.

The Kwara PDP's move is seen as a strategic effort to boost the chances of its candidates in the 2027 general elections.