*Photo: Dr Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa*
Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, PhD, a Governorship Aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has unveiled 6-point strategic plans for the state, when elected as Governor comes 2027.
Bolarinwa, who holds PhD in International Relations made this announcement on Tuesday during his official declaration to contest the Kwara 2027 governorship election held at M & M Event Centre, Ilorin amidst cheers from Party Leaders and supporters.
His words: “With gratitude to Almighty Allah for His guidance, and with humility in my heart, I, Hon Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, PhD, hereby formally declare my intention to contest for the office of Kwara State Governor. This decision is not borne out of personal ambition alone, but from a clear conviction, a strong sense of duty and a passionate desire to serve our people at higher capacity.”
Speaking on his vision for Kwara State, Bolarinwa promised to tackle insecurity decisively; uphold peace, unity and fairness, deliver people-centered governance; strengthen Kwara economy through innovation, agriculture and enterprise development; invest in healthcare, education and infrastructure; and empower youth and women who are drivers of growth and stability.
He reeled out his rich public service credentials from serving as a Councillor to Council Chairman and House of Representatives Member at the National Assembly, noting that he served the people diligently at every given opportunity.
The former Kwara APC Chairman vowed to consolidate and build on the impactful work of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, noting that the current APC administration in the state served people commendably.
While appreciating good works of Governor AbdulRazaq, he said: “I met His Excellency, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq yesterday evening at the Government House and we had a fruitful deliberations. We here today to discuss future of Kwara State.”
According to him, our state stands at a critical point where we must deepen development, expand opportunities, and ensure that governance truly reflects fairness, inclusion and justice. We must build a Kwara where no district feels left behind.
Bolarinwa therefore solicited for support of party leaders, stakeholders and Kwarans to move the state forward.
Earlier, a representative from his home town- Agbeku in Ifelodun local government attested to his consistent community impacts for over three decades. “Bashir Bolarinwa is a good Ambassador of Agbeku. He installed streetlights in our town, provided support for community school and health centre to run effectively. We believe he will perform excellently as Kwara State Governor.”
Some Dignitaries in former Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon Yisa Benjamin, Chairman Lagos Mainland Local Government, Alhaji Jubril Emilagba who is a native of Omupo, former Chairman Ekiti local government and representatives from the three Senatorial districts of Kwara State in their separate remarks, described Bolarinwa as a God fearing politician with experience and capacity to lead the State of Harmony to a greater heights.
Dignitaries at the event include Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports to the President, Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, Chairman Lagos NURTW, Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle popularly known as Sego, former Deputy Speaker Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon Raphael Adetiba, former Chairmen of Kwara Councils, Alhaji Azeez Afolabi and other APC Chieftains across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State.