Youth groups in Kwara State say the emergence of State House of Assembly Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu as the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate has reshaped the state's political landscape ahead of the 2027 election. According to the groups, his candidacy brings young people to the forefront of the race. The development is seen as a significant shift in the state's politics as parties position themselves for the next governorship contest.
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