By Ayodele Oni
As a fallout of the primary election in Kwara state, Saliu Mustapha, senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress, (APC).
Mustapha revealed his decision in a letter to the leadership of the party.
The senator stated that “Following careful considerations of the recent developments in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, I have formally resigned my membership of the party in the state.
“This is not a decision I have taken lightly. It follows weeks of extensive consultations and engagements with relevant stakeholders, my supporters, constituents across Kwara Central Senatorial District, and well-meaning Kwarans.
“As a politician, I have always believed that politics must be about people, principles and purpose.
“Where the path of a political platform no longer sufficiently aligns with these convictions and the aspirations of the people one represents, the honourable thing to do is to chart a new course.
“To the leadership of the APC ably led by H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, I express my deepest gratitude for the relationships and experiences I have been afforded over the years.
“To my constituents, supporters, political associates and stakeholders in Kwara State and beyond, I assure you that while my political platform may change, my principles, my purpose and my commitment to the people remain unchanged.
“I remain steadfast in my service to the people of Kwara Central, Kwara State and Nigeria at large.”Recall that Senator Mustapha contested for the gubernatorial ticket of APC but lost to the Speaker, Salihu-Yakubu Danladi, while he also lost his return ticket to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who is on the ballot of the party for Kwara central.
It was reliably gathered that Senator Mustapha may join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and also clinch the ticket of the party for Kwara Central Senatorial District for 2027 and face APC’s candidate, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
The resignation of Senator Mustapha from the APC might not be unconnected with the alleged anomalies that marred the conduct of the APC primaries in the State.
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