Alliance was established through consultations among critical political stakeholders across Kwara Central, South and North to strengthen the APC, promote reconciliation and prevent further political divisions following disagreements arising from party primaries.
— Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, Ph.D
…Targets 1.5 Million Votes in Kwara, Announces Imminent Statewide Launch
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, Ph.D in a group photograph with members of Baruten KATS Executives at Bode Saadu Inauguration and stakeholders engagement meeting, last Friday.
The Kwara Alliance for Tinubu and Shettima (KATS) 2027 has inaugurated its Kwara North Senatorial District Executives with its National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, Ph.D., setting the ball rolling for the re-election campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The inauguration, held at Munirat Arike Hotel in Bode Saadu, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, marked a significant phase in the Alliance’s grassroots mobilisation drive across the state.
The event brought together political leaders and stakeholders from Baruten, Kaiama, Moro, Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas, which constitute the Kwara North Senatorial District.
With the inauguration, KATS has commenced the final phase of its senatorial district-level organisational expansion, ahead of its statewide launch, which is expected to take place shortly in Ilorin.
Ajia, who is also a member of the Directorate of Humanitarian Affairs of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) charged the newly inaugurated executives to regard their appointments as a call to responsibility and immediate grassroots action.
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, Ph.D in a group photograph with members of Kaiama KATS Executives at Bode Saadu Inauguration and stakeholders engagement meeting, last Friday.
He directed the newly inaguarated local government executive to extend the Alliance’s structures to the ward, zones and polling-unit levels, stressing that the success of the organisation would depend on its ability to translate political support into measurable electoral participation.
Setting an ambitious target, Ajia challenged KATS members across Kwara State to mobilise at least 1.5 million votes for President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
He noted that despite the state’s significant voters population, turnout in previous elections had remained below its potential, urging party stakeholders to intensify community engagement and ensure that registered voters were encouraged to participate in the electoral process.
Ajia explained that the Alliance was established through consultations among critical political stakeholders across Kwara Central, South and North to strengthen the APC, promote reconciliation and prevent further political divisions following disagreements arising from party primaries.
He said the initiative was designed to provide a common platform for party members and stakeholders to work collectively, irrespective of their individual political ambitions or grievances.
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, Ph.D in a group photograph with members of Edu KATS Executives at Bode Saadu Inauguration and stakeholders engagement meeting, last Friday.
While acknowledging that some members were dissatisfied with the outcomes of the primaries, Ajia urged them to accept the democratic process and avoid allowing political differences to weaken the party.
He maintained that the 2027 election presented an opportunity for APC members to consolidate their political relevance and work towards attracting greater development opportunities to Kwara State.
Recounting his political experience, Ajia said his relationship with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had remained cordial despite differences in political aspirations and electoral contests.
He recalled consulting the governor before expressing interest in the Kwara Central senatorial seat and subsequently stepping down in the interest of the party’s consensus arrangement.
Ajia also spoke about his political relationship with his mentor former Senate President/ SGF Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON whom he described as his principal political leader and a major influence on his understanding of political consultation, networking and the use of political opportunities to attract development.and that he’s the grand patron of the Alliance .
He urged APC stakeholders to place collective party interests above personal ambitions, stressing that unity and effective coordination would be essential to the party’s success in 2027.
The National Coordinator further encouraged stakeholders to identify vulnerable households in their communities that might qualify for Federal Government social intervention programmes, particularly the conditional cash transfer initiative.
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, Ph.D in a group photograph with members of Moro KATS Executives at Bode Saadu Inauguration and stakeholders engagement meeting, last Friday.
The Dan Amanan of Fune Emirate further emphasised that KATS’ primary responsibility remained grassroots mobilisation and the promotion of the APC’s electoral objectives.
Speaking on behalf of the local government structures, Mohammed Zainab, Baruten Coordinator, highlighted the geographical spread of communities in the area and the logistical challenges associated with reaching grassroots supporters.
She stressed the need for transportation, communication facilities and adequate mobilisation resources to sustain political engagement across the local government.
Saidu Yusuf Sulaiman, Kaiama Coordinator, called for stronger community-level coordination and sustained engagement with stakeholders, particularly young people and women.
He emphasised the importance of regular meetings and effective communication in strengthening the Alliance’s presence across the area.
In his remarks, Salaudeen Taye Issa, Moro Coordinator, underscored the need to establish functional ward structures and maintain regular contact with community stakeholders.
He called for organisational support, capacity-building opportunities and clear channels of communication between the state and local government leadership.
Alhaji Usman Manko Idris, Edu Coordinator, highlighted the importance of wider grassroots sensitisation, particularly in communities where access to political information and regular engagement with political organisations could be challenging.
He called for sustained support for mobilisation activities, logistics and community outreach programmes.
Similarly, Hon. Umar Abubakar, Patigi Coordinator, stressed the need for inclusive mobilisation, urging the Alliance to adequately involve traditional institutions, youth organisations, women groups and other community stakeholders.
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, Ph.D in a group photograph with members of State KATS Executives at Bode Saadu Inauguration and stakeholders engagement meeting, last Friday.
He also called for improved coordination and the provision of necessary resources to enable the local structure to function effectively.
The five coordinators expressed their commitment to the objectives of the Alliance, assuring the national and state leadership that they would work towards building functional structures capable of delivering on their assigned responsibilities.
In their separate responses, members of the newly inaugurated Kwara North Executive expressed appreciation to the leadership of KATS for the confidence reposed in them.
They pledged to commence immediate grassroots mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and the establishment of zonal, ward and polling-unit structures across the five local government areas.
The executives assured the leadership that the inauguration would not remain a ceremonial exercise, promising to demonstrate their commitment through regular engagement, effective coordination and measurable organisational progress.
They also pledged to work harmoniously with the state leadership of APC and other structures of the Alliance to ensure that KATS becomes visible and operational in every community across Kwara North.
The inauguration represents another major step in the statewide organisational drive of KATS 2027, following the establishment of its structures in Kwara Central and Kwara South.
With the Kwara North Senatorial District Executive now inaugurated, the Alliance is set to commence its statewide launch and mobilisation campaign in Ilorin shortly.
The development signals the commencement of a more coordinated grassroots campaign by Ajia and the KATS leadership for the re-election of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima in 2027, with the ambitious target of securing 1.5 million presidential votes in Kwara State.
The meeting ended with prayers for the safe return of participants to their respective communities and a renewed commitment by the newly inaugurated executives to expand the Alliance’s structures across Kwara North.
