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2027: Saraki Charges PDP Members To Hold Polling Units For Victory

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August 28, 2026

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Explains why he still remains in PDP

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin

Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across Kwara State to strengthen their grassroots structures, remain united and take ownership of their polling units ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Saraki gave the charge during the PDP Kwara South Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting held at his residence in Ilorin.

Those present at the meeting included the party’s governorship candidate, Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu; Deputy Governorship Candidate, Rev. C.O.S. Fawenu; State Party Executives led by the State Chairman, Hon. Isa Adamu Bawa; party elders and other National Assembly candidates.

According to his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki commended the Kwara South stakeholders for their sacrifices, commitment and continued belief in the ideals of the PDP and the candidates that have emerged under its platform.

He thanked Almighty God for the emergence of the party’s candidates, expressing confidence that they would provide purposeful leadership, put the interests of the people first and advance the development of Kwara State.

Saraki urged PDP members across the State to focus on strengthening the party from the grassroots, stressing that victory in 2027 would depend significantly on the commitment and organisation of members at their respective polling units.

“Hold your base and polling units. That is what the party requires from everyone. Our collective commitment and resolve will do the job. Ensure you do everything possible at your polling units,” he said.

The former Senate President said the party must draw valuable lessons from recent governorship elections in the country, particularly the elections in Osun and Ekiti States, stressing that political victories are increasingly shaped by effective grassroots mobilisation, organisation and the ability to connect with voters.

“We have lessons to learn from Osun and Ekiti governorship elections. We must understand what happened, learn from it and apply those lessons. Every member has a role to play, and we must ensure that our structures at the polling-unit level are strong, active and ready,” Saraki said.

He further urged party members to remain committed to the collective cause, assuring them that their loyalty, hard work and contributions to strengthening the party would always be recognised within the democratic process.

“Our political family values the commitment and sacrifices of its members. What is important is that nobody who has contributed to strengthening our collective effort will be forgotten. We must continue to build together and ensure that the party remains strong,” he said.

Saraki expressed confidence in the PDP’s prospects in the state, saying the party’s objective was to provide a government that would serve the people and promote the overall development of Kwara.

He said the collective effort of members, combined with the strength of the party’s candidates and grassroots structures, would position the PDP for victory in 2027.

“The next Governor of Kwara State shall be the one flying the PDP flag,” Saraki declared.

He also assured party members that those who remained committed to the PDP and its collective mission would continue to have a place in the party’s future, stressing that the struggle was about the people and the advancement of Kwara State.

Explaining his decision to remain in the PDP despite developments in the political space, Saraki said his commitment was ultimately driven by his responsibility to the people of Kwara.

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Gov AbdulRazaq Lauds President Tinubu over Oko Olowo Bridge

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September 10, 2026

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Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed the appreciation of the people of the state to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the commencement of construction work on the Oko Olowo Bridge.

In a statement on Thursday, the Governor said the project underscores the love of the President for the people of the state and his commitment to public welfare.

“Our advocacy on this bridge began since 2019. We again renewed this advocacy as the President settled down in the office in 2023. I recall visiting the Hon. Minister HE David Umahi in 2024 in company of His Excellency Governor of Kogi State Ahmed Usman Ododo, Hon. Mukhtar Shagaya and Hon. Ahmed Yinka Aluko to further press for urgent construction of the bridge as well as Ilorin-Lokoja Road via Omu Aran,” the Governor said in the statement.

“In a visit to the state in October 2025, the Hon. Minister assured us that work will soon begin on the bridge. So what is happening today is a dream come true and promise kept by the President and the Hon. Minister. We are grateful and we see this as an intentional effort to protect lives and property. It is a relief to tens of thousands of our people who live in that axis or travel along that road every other day. We are also confident that the Hon. Minister will graciously expedite action on our other requests, including the Ilorin-Lokoja via Omu Aran, for the good of our people.

“This Oko Olowo project is one of the many other dividends of democracy that our people have enjoyed, and it is another reason that the people of our state will vote massively for the President and all APC candidates in the coming election.

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Soldier wounded as tropps encounter militia in Plateau

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September 10, 2026

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Troops of Sector 8, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have engaged suspected local militia elements in a fierce firefight during a clearance operation at Kogul Village in Muko District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Our correspondent reports that, the operation, conducted between Sept. 8 and 9, followed reports of arson, destruction of farmlands and the expulsion of residents from the community.

During the operation, the troops established contact with the suspected militias and engaged them in a fierce firefight, forcing the criminals to withdraw into the forest.

A soldier, Pte. Husseini Ibrahim, sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg during the encounter and was evacuated to General Hospital, Mangu, for medical attention.

Troops subsequently exploited the general area in an effort to locate and arrest the fleeing criminals and recover their weapons.

However, no further contact was established before the troops returned to base, while operations to track the fleeing suspects remain ongoing.

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Suspected kidnapper gunned down, locally fabricated rifle recovered in Plateau.

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2 days ago

September 10, 2026

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Troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have neutralised a suspected kidnapper during a gun battle with a group of kidnappers at Angwan Boka in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The troops, who were deployed in the area, engaged the suspected kidnappers at about 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, following a report of their activities in the area.

During the encounter, the troops brought their superior firepower to bear, neutralising one of the kidnappers, while others fled into the surrounding area.

The troops subsequently exploited the area and recovered one locally fabricated AK-47 rifle loaded with six rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Zagazola Makama reports that troops are currently conducting clearance operations in the area to track down and neutralise other fleeing members of the kidnapping gang.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE to disrupt criminal activities and improve security across Plateau State.