Kwara PDP adopts Kale Kawu as consensus governorship candidate

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has adopted Engr. Kale Kawu as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

The announcement was made on Saturday by former Senate President and leader of the party in the state, Bukola Saraki, following consultations with party stakeholders and governorship aspirants.

Saraki said the party arrived at the decision after extensive deliberations aimed at strengthening unity within the PDP ahead of the election.

“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,” he said.

“That candidate is Engr. Kale Kawu,” Saraki added.

He also commended the other aspirants for stepping down in support of the consensus arrangement, describing their action as a demonstration of unity and commitment to the party’s success.

“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 said.

Saraki further wished party members, delegates and supporters a peaceful and successful outing at the PDP governorship primary election.