Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia Accepts NDC Governorship Ticket, Unveils Vision for Kwara
Governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kwara State, Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, has expressed gratitude to party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters following the conclusion of the party’s governorship nomination process, describing the confidence reposed in him as a solemn responsibility rather than a personal victory.
In a statement issued on May 29, 2026, Ajia thanked members of the party across the sixteen local government areas of Kwara State for their support, while noting that his emergence remains subject to the completion of all party processes and formal ratification.
According to him, the moment represents a defining opportunity to address the challenges facing the people of Kwara State, particularly unemployment, poverty, weak infrastructure, and declining public confidence in governance.
Ajia said his ambition is driven by a desire to create opportunities for ordinary citizens and build a government that prioritizes human development over political interests.
“This moment is bigger than politics. It is about the future of our state,” he stated, adding that many Kwarans continue to struggle despite working hard daily, while young people remain confronted by unemployment and limited opportunities.
The NDC candidate outlined a development agenda anchored on job creation, institutional reforms, education, healthcare, and effective service delivery. He said these pillars would support broader objectives including security, economic growth, infrastructure renewal, youth empowerment, transparency, and human capital development.
Ajia pledged to work towards a Kwara 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 communities benefit from sustained public investment.
He further promised that his campaign would focus on ideas, competence, discipline, and inclusion rather than personal attacks or divisive politics.
The governorship hopeful also took a swipe at what he described as the politics of godfatherism, imposed leadership, and transactional governance, arguing that such practices have weakened public trust in democratic institutions.
Calling on students, workers, artisans, professionals, market men and women, traditional institutions, community leaders, persons with disabilities, and other stakeholders to join his movement, Ajia described the 2027 governorship race as a “generational responsibility.”
He summarized his vision as the pursuit of “A Safe Kwara, A Productive Kwara, and A Prosperous People,” while urging residents of the state to work together toward a better future.
The statement marks the beginning of what is expected to be an active political campaign season in Kwara State as parties and aspirants continue to position themselves ahead of the 2027 governorship election.