A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa (BOB), has pledged to prioritise the security of lives and property and human capital development, if elected into office.
Bolarinwa, in his formal declaration to contest the state’s governorship election in 2027, said his administration would invest heavily in education, healthcare and skills development to unlock the potential of the people.
“We will decisively tackle and comprehensively address insecurity at all levels, ensuring the safety of lives and property across every part of the state,” he said.
The aspirant who described human capital development as a cornerstone for sustainable growth promised to ensure that the youths and women were empowered as drivers of growth and stability.
Bolarinwa said his decision to run was driven by a sense of duty and a desire to serve the people at a higher level.
“Today, I stand before you not just as a politician, but as a son of the soil who understands the struggles and aspirations of our people,” he said.
He described his political journey as one rooted in service, having served as a councillor, local government chairman, member of the National Assembly and later as Kwara State party chairman, adding that these experiences have prepared him for the task ahead.
“Our state stands at a critical point where we must deepen development, expand opportunities, and ensure that governance reflects fairness, inclusion and justice,” Bolarinwa said.
He promised to build an inclusive Kwara where no part feels marginalised and where economic opportunities are accessible to all.
“We will strengthen our economy through innovation, agriculture and enterprise development, while delivering people-centred governance driven by transparency and accountability,” he added.
The aspirant called on APC leaders, stakeholders and residents of the state to support his ambition, adding, “This is a collective mission, a movement for a better, stronger and more inclusive Kwara. I cannot do it alone.”
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the giant strides he made at the national level with the Renewed Hope Agenda, promising renewed hope for the good people of the state.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee for ‘BOB 2027,’ Mr Abolaji Afolabi, said Bolarinwa’s aspiration represents a broader vision for the state.
“It is about the collective yearning of our people for a Kwara that works for everyone, where opportunity is a right, not a privilege,” he said.
Afolabi said consultations across the state showed that residents were ready for purposeful and competent leadership.
“We are confident that this is the leadership Kwara needs at this critical moment,” he added.
The declaration ceremony was attended by many dignitaries, including Rt. Hon. Ezekiel Benjamin Yisa, former Speaker, Kwara House of Assembly (1999-2013), among others.
