Former Kwara State governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Hakeem Oladimeji Lawal, has assured that the party will resolve its internal differences and remain united ahead of the 2027 elections.
Lawal stated this while speaking at an APC stakeholders’ engagement with party chieftains and members, where former cabinet members who served under the late former Governor Muhammad Lawal also shared testimonies about his administration held at Arca Santa Arena, Ilorin
The former governorship candidate said the gathering was designed to bring together old and new members of the political family, preserve the party’s legacy and provide an opportunity for members to reflect on their journey and chart a common direction for the future.
He recalled that the party had governed Kwara State until 2003, after which it spent 16 years in opposition before returning to power in 2019.
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According to him, with the 2019 administration approaching the end of its tenure, it became necessary for APC stakeholders to come together as a family and reaffirm their commitment to the party.
“We have gathered old and new loyalists. The beauty of it is that when there is a legacy, it naturally flows, and you get new entrants into it,” Lawal said.
Addressing reports of a disagreement between the APC governorship candidate and his running mate, Kayode Alabi, Lawal dismissed the claims as propaganda and social media speculation.
“All that is propaganda. All that is social media talk. Don’t follow social media talk,” he said.
On the reported disagreement involving same political opposition group in the state known as “The Otoge Progressive “ Lawal described the group as brothers and an integral part of the APC family, stressing that any differences would be resolved through dialogue.
“ They are our brothers. They are part of us. We are all together; we are in this struggle together,” he stated.
Lawal acknowledged that disagreements were inevitable in any family but expressed confidence that the party would resolve its differences through discussions and reconciliation.
“I believe that with family, you have misunderstandings, but you will come together and sit around the table, discuss and find a way forward,” he said.
The stakeholders’ engagement also featured testimonies from former members of the cabinet of the late Governor Muhammad Lawal, who reflected on their experiences and the legacy of his administration.
