Former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Prof. Ali Ahmad, has successfully passed the governorship screening exercise conducted by the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC), marking a significant step in his bid to govern Kwara State in the 2027 general elections.
The screening, held at the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, was conducted in line with the PDP’s internal guidelines and preparatory processes ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle. Prof. Ahmad, who distinguished himself as a former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, sailed through the NWC screening process, further cementing his standing as one of the party’s most credible and experienced aspirants in the state.
His emergence from the exercise has been received with enthusiasm among party loyalists and supporters across Kwara State, who regard him as a tested hand in both governance and party administration. His passage through the rigorous process is widely seen within the party as a strong signal of his readiness for the task ahead.
Speaking on the development, Sa’ad Ayinde, Media Assistant to Prof. Ali Ahmad, described the successful screening as a further validation of Prof. Ahmad’s credentials. “His conduct throughout the process once again reflects his maturity, competence, and unwavering dedication to the unity, progress, and success of the PDP,” Ayinde said.
With a wealth of legislative and public service experience behind him, Prof. Ahmad is increasingly regarded as a formidable contender in the PDP’s plans to reclaim the Kwara State Government House. Political watchers in the state will be keenly observing how his campaign takes shape and whether the PDP can consolidate its structures around his candidacy to mount a credible challenge ahead of 2027.
Signed: Sa’ad Ayinde
Media Assistant to Prof. Ali Ahmad, Former Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly