Kwara APC Faces Internal Crisis as Governor, Senator Clash Threatens 2027 Elections
A deepening feud between Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Senator Saliu Mustapha threatens to tear apart the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The political crisis has intensified despite multiple intervention attempts by the party’s national leadership.
The once-friendly relationship between the two prominent APC figures has reportedly deteriorated into open hostility. Sources suggest the conflict could trigger significant political fallout as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. The timing raises concerns about the party’s unity and electoral prospects in the North Central state.
Daily Independent reports that repeated efforts by APC national leaders to broker peace between AbdulRazaq and Mustapha have failed to resolve the underlying tensions. The nature of their disagreement remains unclear, though political observers point to potential power struggles within the state party structure.
The crisis threatens to fracture APC’s hold on Kwara State, where internal divisions could benefit opposition parties. Governor AbdulRazaq, who won re-election in 2023, faces the challenge of maintaining party cohesion while managing his relationship with Senator Mustapha.
Political analysts warn that unresolved conflicts between key party figures often lead to defections and electoral losses. The APC leadership faces mounting pressure to address the Kwara crisis before it spreads to other state chapters or undermines the party’s national standing ahead of the next electoral cycle.
