Bolarinwa Shuts Down Kwara South As APC Members Turn Out En Masse For Guber Primary

Ilorin,  Kwara State- The governorship ambition of Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa gained massive momentum across Kwara South Senatorial District on Thursday as members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) trooped out in large numbers to participate in the party’s direct primary election.

Afrika Eyes gathered that party members queued behind the former Kwara State APC Chairman in several wards across the seven local government areas that make up the district, as a major show of strength ahead of the 2027 governorship race.

In Oyun Local Government Area, APC faithful from Erin-Ile, Ipee, Iraa, Ijagbo, Ilemona and other wards reportedly turned out in hundreds to take part in the exercise.

Residents and party supporters were seen gathering early at designated voting centres as the exercise commenced under the supervision of party officials and security operatives.

Officials of the APC primary election committee, representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, as well as election observers monitored the governorship primary process across the area.

The heavy turnout recorded in Kwara South is being interpreted by APC members as a strong indication of Bolarinwa’s growing acceptance within the ruling party structure in the district.