The senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Saliu Mustapha, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress.

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Mustapha disclosed this in a post on his verified Facebook page late Thursday, accompanied by a resignation letter dated August 14, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the APC, Gambari Ward 1, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State.

He said the decision followed weeks of consultations with stakeholders, supporters, and constituents across Kwara Central and other well-meaning Kwarans.

Mustapha said his resignation was prompted by recent developments within the Kwara State chapter of the APC, stressing that he did not take the decision lightly.

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“Following careful consideration of the recent developments in the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, I have formally resigned my membership of the party in the state,” he stated.

The senator said he had engaged relevant stakeholders and constituents before deciding to leave the ruling party.

“This is not a decision I have taken lightly. It follows weeks of extensive consultations and engagements with relevant stakeholders, my supporters, constituents across Kwara Central Senatorial District, and well-meaning Kwarans,” he added.

Mustapha, who was elected to the Senate on the APC platform, said his political decisions had always been guided by his belief that politics should be centred on people, principles and purpose.

“As a politician, I have always believed that politics must be about people, principles and purpose.

“Where the path of a political platform no longer sufficiently aligns with these convictions and the aspirations of the people one represents, the honourable thing to do is to chart a new course,” he said.

📰 Source: Punch Nigeria