Former Kwara State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa has formally declared his intention to contest the governorship election in 2027.
In a message to party elders, stakeholders, traditional rulers and religious leaders across the state, Bolarinwa said his decision was driven by a commitment to public service and a determination to consolidate and advance the gains of progressive governance in Kwara.
He stressed that his aspiration is driven not by personal ambition, but by a lifelong record of service that spans the grassroots, the legislature and national institutions.
Bolarinwa has served as a councillor and a two-term chairman of Lagos Mainland
Local Government, and later as a two-term member of the House of Representatives.
He noted that the journey so far has equipped him with administrative experience and legislative insight, enabling him to understand governance both at the community level and within the broader architecture of national policy.
Addressing newsmen on Thursday, he expressed confidence that with the support and prayers of stakeholders, the APC would not only consolidate its achievements in Kwara State but also secure another decisive mandate in 2027.
He urged party leaders and the people of the state to remain focused on the shared objective of building a Kwara anchored on peace, equity, prosperity and inclusive progress.
Recall that earlier on Thursday, stakeholders of the APC in Kwara North said that Bolarinwa was their choice for the governorship position.