2027: Group Intensifies Call for Christian Governor in Kwara

A coalition under the Kwara Inclusion Advocates (KIA) has intensified its call for the emergence of a Christian governor in Kwara State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The group said its position is not driven by religious agitation but by the need to address what it described as longstanding issues of political exclusion and imbalance in the state.

Speaking at a press conference in Ilorin, the group’s Convener, Tunji Adeyemi, noted that Kwara is a diverse and pluralistic state whose political leadership should reflect its religious and ethnic composition.

He argued that continued exclusion of certain groups from top political positions could undermine trust, unity, and social cohesion.

Adeyemi stressed that the 2027 governorship election should prioritise inclusion, competence, and fairness rather than entrenched political arrangements or informal barriers.

The group acknowledged existing conversations around zoning the governorship to specific senatorial districts but warned against using such frameworks to exclude qualified candidates based on religion.

According to the advocates, competence must remain the primary consideration, but inclusiveness is essential in a plural society like Kwara.

They also cautioned political actors against exploiting religious sentiments for political gain, noting that such actions could deepen divisions within the state.

The group further urged traditional rulers to maintain neutrality and avoid partisan involvement that could weaken their role as custodians of unity.

The renewed call comes amid growing political alignments and debates over power rotation, zoning, and representation ahead of the 2027 elections in the state.

Observers note that similar agitations have emerged from different groups in Kwara, reflecting broader concerns about fairness, representation, and political balance in the state’s leadership structure. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}