Germany-based Kwara APC Senate aspirant pledges tough action on insecurity

A Germany-based businessman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Murtala Awolola, has declared his intention to contest the Kwara South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.

Awolola, described as a founding member of the APC in Kwara State, announced his decision in a statement issued on Thursday following consultations with supporters and well-wishers who encouraged him to seek representation for the district at the National Assembly.

The Senate aspirant said he accepted the call to serve in order to provide purposeful leadership for the people of Kwara South Senatorial District in the upper legislative chamber.

He pledged to make insecurity a top priority, noting that his international exposure and network would be deployed to attract partnerships and support aimed at strengthening security in the district. According to him, insecurity remains a major concern for residents, and addressing it requires practical solutions and collaboration.

Awolola said he would work closely with traditional rulers and community leaders, stressing that traditional institutions play an important role in intelligence gathering and conflict resolution. He added that empowering local security structures and engaging relevant stakeholders would be key to achieving lasting peace in Kwara South.

Beyond security, the aspirant identified education, agriculture, and healthcare as core focus areas, promising to sponsor relevant bills and facilitate federal projects that would enhance living standards across the district’s seven local government areas if elected.
He also appealed to APC delegates to conduct a fair and transparent primary process, urging them to uphold democratic values and allow party members to freely choose a credible candidate capable of effectively representing the people.

Awolola’s declaration follows sustained calls by a political support group, the Chief Murtala Awolola Forum, which had earlier urged him to join the race ahead of the 2027 polls.

Political activities have intensified across Kwara South as aspirants position themselves for the forthcoming elections. The district has faced persistent security challenges in recent years, particularly in forested border communities, fueling demands for stronger representation at the National Assembly to attract federal intervention and development initiatives.

Awolola’s entry into the contest is expected to influence calculations within the APC as stakeholders step up consultations ahead of the party’s primaries.