Prof Yinka Ajia clings Kwara NDC Gubernatorial ticket

The Kwara State chapter of the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has formally notified its National Secretariat of the emergence of Prof. Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia as the winner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship primary election in Kwara State.
In an official communication dated May 29, 2026, and signed by the Kwara State COPDEM Chairman, Comrade Lawal Olaitan Tope, the state leadership informed the national body that Prof. Ajia, a committed COPDEM member and NDC stalwart secured victory at the conclusion of the NDC governorship primaries in the state.
According to the statement, the outcome reflected the collective support, grassroots mobilization, and commitment of COPDEM members across Kwara State who participated actively throughout the primary process.
The notification further reaffirmed the group’s continued loyalty to the ideals and vision of the NDC as preparations begin for the forthcoming governorship election campaign.
“This outcome reflects the support and mobilization of our members across the state. We remain committed to the party’s vision as we move forward to the main election,” the statement read.
Political observers view Prof. Ajia’s emergence as another significant development in the evolving political realignments ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle, especially within reform-oriented coalitions seeking to strengthen alternative political platforms nationwide.
The victory is expected to energize party supporters in Kwara State while setting the stage for broader consultations, reconciliation efforts, and strategic mobilization ahead of the general elections.
The statement was signed by Comrade Lawal Olaitan Tope, Chairman of COPDEM in Kwara State.Here is a formal publisher-style report revised without mentioning COPDEM:
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prof. abdulmumin yinka ajia emerges ndc governorship candidate in kwara
Prof. Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kwara State following the conclusion of the party’s primary election.
The outcome of the primary election was formally communicated by the Kwara State leadership of the party on Friday, May 29, 2026, after the completion of the exercise across designated voting centres in the state.
Party stakeholders described the process as a reflection of the support and grassroots mobilization that characterized the primaries, noting that delegates and party members participated actively throughout the exercise.
The emergence of Prof. Ajia is expected to strengthen the party’s preparations ahead of the forthcoming governorship election as political activities continue to intensify across the state.
Observers say the development signals the growing momentum within the NDC in Kwara State, especially as opposition parties continue consultations and strategic alignments ahead of the general elections.
Party officials also reiterated their commitment to unity, consolidation, and the broader vision of the NDC as campaigns gradually shift toward the next phase of electoral engagements.
With the primaries concluded, attention is now expected to focus on reconciliation among party stakeholders, grassroots mobilization, and the formulation of campaign strategies capable of positioning the party strongly in the forthcoming polls.Writing
copdem media tv reports official ndc governorship primary result in kwara
COPDEM Media TV has confirmed the official outcome of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship primary election in Kwara State, with Prof. Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia emerging as the party’s governorship candidate.
The result was officially communicated following the conclusion of the party’s primary election exercise conducted across the state on Friday, May 29, 2026.
According to information made available to COPDEM Media TV, the outcome reflected the decision of party members who participated in the primary process across designated centres in Kwara State.
Party officials described the exercise as peaceful and successful, noting that the emergence of Prof. Ajia marks a significant development as the NDC intensifies preparations for the forthcoming governorship election.
Political observers believe the result is expected to shape the next phase of political engagements within the state, especially as opposition parties continue consultations and strategic mobilization ahead of the general elections.
The emergence of Prof. Ajia is also seen as a boost to the party’s growing grassroots structure in Kwara State, with supporters expressing optimism about the prospects of the NDC in the coming electoral contest.
Meanwhile, stakeholders have called for unity among party members following the conclusion of the primaries, emphasizing the need for consolidation and collective participation as campaigns gradually move into full gear.