A mammoth crowd on Tuesday turned out for the official declaration of Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa for the 2027 Kwara state governorship election in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.
The aspirant’s supporters who were clad in same native attire, besieged the venue of the declaration chanting different songs in support of the aspirant.
In his declaration speech, Bolarinwa said his decision to run was “not borne out of personal ambition alone, but from a clear conviction, a strong sense of duty, and a passionate desire to serve our people at a higher capacity.”
“My political journey has been one of service, sacrifice, and results. From the grassroots as a Councillor, to serving as a Local Government Chairman, to representing our people at the National Assembly, and further strengthening our democracy as our state party chairman—each step has prepared me for this moment.
“Together, we built structures, strengthened our party, and played key roles in shaping the political direction that brought renewed hope to our state”, he added..
While calling for support from other senatorial district for his aspiration, Bolarinwa stated, “My vision is clear: to decisively tackle and comprehensively address insecurity at all levels, ensuring the safety of lives and property across every part of the state
“To uphold peace, unity, and fairness across all communities, to deliver people-centered governance driven by transparency and accountability.
“To strengthen our economy through innovation, agriculture, and enterprise development, to invest in education, healthcare, and infrastructure that improves everyday life .
“To empower our youth and women as drivers of growth and stability This is not a journey I can undertake alone. It is a collective mission—a movement for a better, stronger, and more inclusive Kwara state.
“I call on our party leaders, stakeholders, and all wellmeaning Kwarans to join hands with me. Let us work together to build on our shared aspirations and move our state forward with purpose and direction”.
Former speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon Benjamin Issa, who spoke on behalf of the people of Kwara north, urged the people of the area to go back to their various communities and “tell them that it was already good for Bolarinwa.”
