The Olofa of Offa, Oba Muftau Gbadamasi, has congratulated the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, on his emergence as the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a congratulatory letter from the palace dated May 31, 2026, the monarch wrote in part: “esteemed greetings from the palace with the belief that you have had a very blissful weekend.
“Let me use this medium to congratulate you on your endorsement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the candidate and flag bearer of the APC at the forthcoming gubernatorial election.
“We are very pleased with your candidature and pray that you will be successful at the polls and your tenure will bring peace and tranquility to Kwara State. Accept my heartfelt congratulations!!” Oba Olofa stated.
In a separate message, the Baatonu Christian Brethren Fellowship also applauded Danladi-Salihu’s emergence as the APC governorship candidate earlier in the week.
The message was jointly signed by its Chairman, Benjamin Boni Kperogi; Secretary, Stella Gandigi Sabi; and Patrons, Dr. Joshua Sabi and Hon. Fredrick Abel.
The Fellowship described his victory at the party’s primary as “well-deserved,” noting that it reflects years of selfless service and commitment.
“Your emergence as the party’s flag bearer is a clear testament to your dedication, commitment, leadership qualities, and the confidence reposed in you by party stakeholders and delegates,” the Fellowship stated.
The group also commended the conferment of the traditional title of Bago of Patigi Emirate on the Speaker by the Etsu Patigi, Umar Ibrahim Bologi II.
“This honour is a recognition of your remarkable contributions, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to the progress and unity of the people,” the statement read.
The Fellowship further expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his “recognition, support, and commitment towards strengthening democratic values and promoting capable leadership,” as well as to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his “encouragement, confidence, and support which contributed immensely to the success of your aspiration.”
Praying ahead of the 2027 elections, the group wished the Speaker success at the polls.
Danladi-Salihu was recently presented to President Tinubu by Governor AbdulRazaq at the President’s Lagos residence.
