The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Senator Salihu Mustapha, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to reports Senator Mustapha subsequently picked the PDP’s Kwara Central Senatorial ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He formally obtained the PDP senatorial nomination form for Kwara Central, with the Kwara State PDP chairman presenting the form to him.
Senator Mustapha had earlier announced his defection from the ruling APC, citing recent developments and internal issues within the party in Kwara State as reasons for his decision.
Following weeks of consultations and engagements with relevant stakeholders, supporters, constituents and other well-meaning people across the state, Mustapha said the decision was not taken lightly.
He said it became necessary after careful consideration of developments within the APC and their implications for his political future.
According to the senator, his decision to quit the ruling APC was guided by his belief that politics should be centred on people, principles and purpose.
Mustapha added that political platforms should align with the aspirations of the people they represent.
He said where a political platform no longer sufficiently reflected those convictions and aspirations, it was necessary to “chart a new course,” while stressing that his resignation was a product of careful reflection.
