Ajia Accepts NDC Governorship Ticket, Unveils Vision for a New Kwara

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kwara State, Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, has expressed gratitude to party leaders, stakeholders, members, and supporters for the confidence reposed in him following the conclusion of the party’s governorship nomination process.

In a statement issued on Friday, Ajia described his emergence as the party’s candidate as a solemn responsibility rather than a personal victory, stressing that the moment represents an opportunity to address the challenges confronting the people of Kwara State.

According to him, the mission ahead is centered on improving the lives of ordinary citizens, particularly young people facing unemployment, families struggling with economic hardship, farmers affected by poor infrastructure, and communities lacking access to opportunities and essential services.

Ajia said Kwara deserves a government that treats public office as a sacred trust and prioritizes human development over political survival.

He noted that his vision for the state is anchored on the belief that “the future can no longer wait,” adding that his campaign would focus on opportunity creation, institution building, job creation, quality education, accessible healthcare, and efficient service delivery.

The NDC candidate further outlined plans to strengthen security, boost economic productivity, renew infrastructure, empower youths, promote transparent governance, and invest in human capital development.

He said his administration would work towards building a state where every child has access to quality education regardless of background, young people can secure meaningful employment, businesses can thrive in a stable environment, and government remains accountable, responsive, and transparent.

Ajia emphasized that his campaign would be driven by ideas, competence, discipline, inclusion, and measurable results rather than divisive politics.

He also reiterated his opposition to godfatherism, imposed leadership, and transactional politics, insisting that the people of Kwara State must remain at the center of governance.

Acknowledging the challenges ahead, Ajia said meaningful change often requires confronting entrenched political interests, but expressed confidence that a united and determined populace can shape a better future for the state.

He therefore called on students, workers, artisans, professionals, market men and women, traditional institutions, community leaders, persons with disabilities, youths, and other stakeholders to join what he described as a movement for the future of Kwara State.

Describing the 2027 governorship race as a generational responsibility, Ajia urged residents to work collectively towards building “a safe Kwara, a productive Kwara, and a prosperous people.”

He concluded by calling for unity and support in moving the state forward while praying for peace, progress, and development in Kwara State and Nigeria.