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There’s an interesting TL debate about what’s going on in APC Kwara, and I am tempted to say one or two: The 2027 election will be won by the finest margins, and for that reason, the popularity and electoral strength of the select candidates is not negotiable. In a winner-takes-all State like Kwara, you need a candidate that can spark voter/follower enthusiasm to deliver the wave for the Presidential elections first and later for themselves in the Gubernatorial. This is why I believe APC would be making a big mistake in Kwara if they rescind the decision to field Ambassador Abdulfatai, who is a proven grassroots mobilizer, and replace him with someone else who is probably from a low-voting population block and definitely not as popular even among neutrals. That would be an unforced error that would cede advantage to their opposition. Sen Saraki’s block appears to be regrouping strongly for one last push to reclaim Kwara. You can be certain that they would exploit any crack and capitalize on it. If APC wants to keep Kwara State, the safest path is to stick behind a proven politician who has been tested and trusted to mobilize votes across zones.