Amb. Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki: The Unifying Force Shaping Kwara’s Political Landscape

Ilorin, Kwara State – Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki-Gambari, fondly known as AMBA among his admirers, has carved a unique niche in Kwara State’s political arena, earning respect across party lines for his maturity, humility, and unifying political philosophy.

A prominent political figure for over two decades, Yahaya Seriki has remained consistent in his belief that politics should be used as a tool for community development rather than personal enrichment.

From his early days in the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and later the All Progressives Congress (APC), he has built a reputation for loyalty, bridge-building, and selfless service.

In the build-up to the historic 2019 general elections, Yahaya Seriki became the first APC governorship aspirant in Kwara to step down for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq after the party primaries, converting his campaign office into the party’s campaign headquarters for Kwara Central.

His strategic role as the APC’s Campaign Director General in both 2019 and 2023 elections further cemented his status as a key political mobilizer.

A successful businessman and President/CEO of Kursi Investment, Seriki’s contributions to national development earned him the national honor of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2023, conferred by former President Muhammadu Buhari.

As he turns 50 on October 8, political observers say Yahaya Seriki’s growing influence, political sagacity, and unwavering commitment to unity make him a vital asset for the APC as the party prepares for the 2027 elections.

Yahaya Seriki is not just a politician; he is a bridge-builder whose political philosophy of love, tolerance, and perseverance stands out in a system often marred by bitterness.

For many party loyalists, the man called AMBA represents the future of progressive politics in Kwara and beyond.