03/08/2026
*PRESS RELEASE*
*2027: AA Youth Wing Holds Community Resilience Pledge, Intensifies Grassroots Movement for Tinubu, Danladi, Other Flagbearers*
ILORIN – Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq Youth Wing, under the leadership of Amb. Ilyas Akanbi, on Saturday 1st of August 2026, commenced massive grassroots mobilization for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a gathering tagged _‘Community Resilience Pledge’_ in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
The event held at the State Banquet Hall and attracted delegates including senior government officials, traditional rulers, women leaders, artisan groups, community leaders, party stakeholders, and youth representatives from all 16 Local Government Areas and 193 wards of the state.
In his opening remarks, hon. Yusuf Olalekan Ayanrinola, Director Media and Publicity, AA Youth Wing, acknowledged the achievements of his Excellency, Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Added that the youth wing is committed to supporting a youth successor in the coming election to sustain the governor’s progress.
Convener of the AA Youth Wing, Amb. Akanbi Ilyas, described the gathering as a platform to reinforce peace, unity, and sustainable development across Kwara State beyond political, ethnic, and religious differences. He lauded the governor’s strides in infrastructure, education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and economic innovation, and said the leadership is positioning the APC for victory with the candidacy of Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi Salihu.
He urged young people to remain disciplined, safeguard community peace, and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards.
Also speaking, Alhaji Abdulrasak Lawal, Coordinator of the Kwara Central Elders Caucus, said peace and security are key to development. He commended FG-Kwara collaboration on security, including enrollment of community security personnel into the Kwara State Health Insurance Scheme and the establishment of an Army Division in Ilorin.
A major highlight was an interactive panel with representatives from all 16 LGAs reviewing the administration’s performance, and the unveiling of a documentary showcasing Governor AbdulRazaq’s milestones.
Hon. Muktar Tolani Shagaya, Member representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, and APC candidate Engr. AbdulQuawiy Olododo, both called for unity and intensified grassroots mobilization for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi Salihu, and all APC candidates.
The event concluded with delegates unanimously adopting the Community Resilience Pledge as a framework for peace, civic responsibility, non-violence, and grassroots engagement, while reaffirming commitment to APC victory in 2027.