The race for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial ticket in Kwara State reached a high point on Tuesday as a frontline aspirant, Chief Olasheni Ibiwoye, SAN, formally submitted his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms.
The legal luminary arrived at the PDP State Secretariat at exactly 5:10 PM, accompanied by a massive crowd of party faithful, political associates, and supporters who turned the exercise into a vibrant display of solidarity.
Supporters at the Secretariat described the submission as a significant milestone in the quest for a new governance model in the state.
The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm, with many citing Ibiwoye’s legal background and administrative experience as the exact qualities needed to lead Kwara in 2027.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, supporters characterized his ambition as a strategic step toward purposeful leadership, inclusiveness, and a new direction for the state.
The formal filing of his papers follows weeks of extensive consultations and town hall meetings held across the three senatorial districts. Ibiwoye, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has consistently anchored his campaign on the principles of equity and accelerated development.
According to his campaign team, the successful submission signals the commencement of the final phase of his engagement strategy as the party prepares for its gubernatorial primaries.
With the submission of his forms, Ibiwoye joins a competitive field of aspirants within the PDP, all vying to lead the main opposition party’s challenge in the 2027 polls.
Ibiwoye candidacy has gained significant traction among the intellectual wing of the party and grassroots stakeholders who are seeking a candidate with both professional weight and political sagacity.
As he continues his engagements across the state’s 193 wards, Chief Olasheni Ibiwoye, SAN, remains a pivotal figure to watch in the unfolding drama of the Kwara PDP primary elections.