The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Engr. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, has expressed deep appreciation to the Batombu people, traditional institutions, and party stakeholders following an overwhelming show of political solidarity during a mega rally in Baruten Local Government Area.
The solidarity march, held on Sunday witnessed a massive turnout of APC supporters who marched from Baruten Grammar School (BGS) through the major streets of Okuta to advocate for the party’s full electoral slate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Addressing the enthusiastic crowd in his native Batonu dialect, Danladi-Salihu praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for providing purposeful leadership and mentorship that has consolidated the party’s strength across Kwara State.
Following the street procession, the governorship candidate and his entourage paid a homage visit to the palace of the Emir of Okuta, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Idris Abubakar Kperogi (Afon Totiri Serobetete III), where the royal father showered royal blessings on the candidates and prayed for their complete success at the polls.
Receiving the delegation, the revered monarch commended Governor AbdulRazaq, traditional rulers, and cross-zonal political stakeholders for ensuring the APC governorship ticket was zoned to Kwara North in the spirit of equity and justice, urging the people of Okuta and the broader Batombu community to rally behind all APC candidates in 2027.
In attendance at the rally included the House of Assembly member representing Okuta/Yashikira Constituency, Hon. Muhammad Baba Saliu (Burya); House of Representatives candidate for Baruten/Kaiama Federal Constituency, Hon. Saidu Baba; Kwara North APC Senatorial candidate, Dr. Mahmud Umar Muhammad; and House of Assembly candidate for Ilesha/Gwanara State Constituency, Hon. Faruq Iro.
Concluding the rally with the traditional Batonu expression of gratitude, “Wusa ò Saa Dòo,” Danladi-Salihu reaffirmed that the massive turnout in Baruten serves as a strong confirmation to the growing acceptance and unity of the APC across the State.