The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has unveiled former Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Cornelius Fawenu, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Suleiman Bolakale Agaka, ahead of the 2027 election.
The announcement was made in a statement issued in Ilorin on Wednesday by the Kwara PDP State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, following what the party described as extensive consultations with party leaders, stakeholders and members across the state’s three senatorial districts.
Agaka formally communicated his decision to nominate Fawenu as his preferred deputy governorship candidate in a letter addressed to the state chairman of the party after concluding consultations with stakeholders.
The PDP said the choice reflected its determination to present a balanced, competent and people-centred ticket capable of providing an alternative to the current administration in the state.
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Describing his running mate, Agaka said Fawenu is “a man of proven integrity, humility, compassion and exceptional leadership whose emergence reflects the party’s commitment to presenting a competent, inclusive and people-oriented ticket capable of restoring purposeful governance to Kwara State.”
The party noted that Fawenu, who hails from Babaloma in Kwara South Senatorial District and currently serves as the PDP Chairman in the district, emerged after a rigorous selection process involving four shortlisted aspirants.
According to the PDP, his emergence was based on his leadership qualities, loyalty to the party and contributions to promoting peaceful coexistence, religious harmony and community development across the state.
The Party said the Agaka-Fawenu ticket combines experience, innovation, grassroots appeal and religious balance.
“The Agaka/Fawenu ticket embodies the competence, integrity, experience and inclusive leadership required to rescue Kwara State from the last eight years of hardship and insecurity and place it firmly on the path of sustainable development, economic prosperity, social justice and accountable governance,” the PDP added.
Fawenu, 53, is the Presiding Pastor of Oasis of Wisdom Bible Church, Ilorin.
He holds a degree in Biochemistry from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and has spent more than 23 years in Christian ministry.
The party described him as a respected Pentecostal minister, interfaith advocate and promoter of peaceful Muslim-Christian relations, noting that he has worked closely with traditional institutions and communities to foster dialogue, peace and development across Kwara State.
The PDP called on its members, supporters and residents of the state to unite behind the Agaka-Fawenu ticket as preparations gather momentum for the 2027 general election.
