Fresh Trouble Hits APC as Founding Member and Senator Tenders Resignation, Details

• Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central in the National Assembly, announced his resignation from the APC on Thursday
• Mustapha cited recent developments within the APC's Kwara State chapter as the reason behind his decision to leave the party
• The senator said he consulted supporters, stakeholders, and constituents across Kwara Central before arriving at his decision

A founding member of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has formally resigned from the party he helped establish, signalling a significant shift in Kwara State's political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central in the National Assembly, made the announcement on Thursday evening via his Instagram page.

His resignation letter, dated August 14, 2026, was addressed to the ward chairman of the APC at Gambari Ward 1 in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State.

Why Senator Saliu Mustapha left the APC

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The senator said his exit followed weeks of deliberate consultations with supporters, stakeholders, and constituents across Kwara Central, as well as other concerned residents of the state.

He was emphatic that the decision was carefully considered rather than impulsive.

"My political decisions have always been guided by my belief that politics should be centred on people, principles and purpose," Mustapha wrote in the letter. He added that he had engaged all relevant stakeholders before arriving at his final position.

In spite of his departure, Mustapha took time to acknowledge President Bola Tinubu and the national APC leadership, expressing gratitude for the relationships and opportunities he had gained during his years with the party.

Political realignments in Kwara State

Mustapha's resignation is the latest indication of deepening tensions within the APC's Kwara chapter.

He had previously been identified as a prominent voice within the G15/TOP group, a faction of aggrieved APC stakeholders in the state who have openly challenged the current direction of the party's leadership there.

Having been originally elected to the Senate on the APC platform, his exit carries considerable weight as politicians across Kwara begin repositioning themselves with one eye on the 2027 electoral cycle.

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The Instagram post below has Senator Saliu Mustapha’s official resignation letter.

Reactions trail the resignation of Senator Mustapha

The news drew swift responses on social media, with many users expressing enthusiasm about what Mustapha's next political move might be.

hotkidayo said:

"Now the real game is here 🔥."

abdulraheem_olatunji said:

"Let's get the game started ❤️💯."

nafii_babii said:

"We will welcome you with love, sir😍🙏."

yusluv_man said:

"Man of the People ❤️ Kwara State Government House awaits you till then, sir Insha Allah ❤️."

_money_carlo said:

"The game just begin."

APC orders fresh election across 8 constituencies

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) announced a schedule of primary elections covering eight constituencies spread across five Nigerian states, following a decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reinstate suppressed legislative seats previously.

The APC national secretariat released the timetable as part of preparations for both INEC-restored constituencies and several legislative by-elections lined up for 2026.

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INEC's reinstatement of four State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states prompted the APC to direct its state chapters to begin internal electoral preparations.

Source: YEN.com.gh