A coalition of young professionals, entrepreneurs, and student leaders under the aegis of Kwara Youth for Good Governance (KYFGG) has officially declared its support for Engr. Femi Sanni, popularly known as Araba, as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State.
The endorsement was made public on Friday during a press conference held at the Arca Santa Event Place in Ilorin, where the group’s convener, Salman Idris Olamilekan, read a detailed speech outlining the reasons behind the decision.
According to the group, the endorsement is not based on emotion or political sentiment, but on “evidence, credibility, capacity, and compassion.”
Why Araba?
Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Olamilekan described Engr. Sanni as “a builder in every sense of the word” – a businessman with a verifiable track record in enterprise, job creation, and economic foresight.
“We see more than a politician. We see a leader who understands how wealth is created, sustained, and expanded,” Olamilekan said. “At a time when youth unemployment remains a critical concern, Kwara needs a governor who has actually built things.”
The group also highlighted Sanni’s sustained investment in sports development, noting that his grassroots sporting initiatives have provided platforms for young talents to thrive, stay engaged, and pursue excellence.
“Sports is not just recreation – it is a tool for discipline, unity, and opportunity. Engr. Sanni’s contributions in this space prove he understands youth engagement as a pathway to a stable and progressive society,” the convener added.
Humanitarian footprint and political consistency
Beyond business and sports, KYFGG pointed to Sanni’s quiet but meaningful humanitarian interventions across Kwara communities, describing them as evidence of empathy and character.
“His compassion goes beyond the spotlight. That speaks to a leadership spirit that prioritises people over personal gain,” Olamilekan noted.
The group further stated that Sanni has not emerged overnight in politics. He has grown within the progressive system, contributed to grassroots mobilisation, and remained committed to inclusive, consultative governance.
Support for Tinubu’s re-election bid
In a separate communique issued alongside the endorsement, KYFGG declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the sake of continuity and stability in Nigeria.
“We recognise and appreciate the leadership direction and reform efforts of President Tinubu’s administration. Continuity at the centre, aligned with competent and people-driven leadership in Kwara, will deliver maximum development impact,” the communique read.
Call for unity and inclusive process
The youth group also called on political leaders, party members, civil society, and the general public to embrace a consultative process that reflects the true will of the people.
“Our support for Engr. Femi Sanni is rooted in credibility, capacity, and compassion. He represents not just a choice, but a direction – leadership that works, empowers, and delivers,” Olamilekan said.
The coalition reaffirmed its readiness across all local government areas in Kwara to support a vision anchored on unity, inclusion, and people-centred governance.
As the 2027 gubernatorial race begins to take shape, the endorsement by a significant youth coalition adds weight to the growing calls for Engr. Femi Sanni (Araba) to fly the APC ticket and lead Kwara State into a new era of enterprise-driven governance.
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