reports that Bolarinwa lodged the forms in Abuja on Saturday.

Speaking after the submission, he said addressing insecurity would be a central focus of his administration if elected governor.

He expressed concern over the increasing cases of banditry and the worsening humanitarian situation in several parts of the state.

“It is my wish, by the grace of God, to enhance the quality of life, health and making our people to be better than the way the situation is. Most importantly, the issue of insecurity that has taken over the entire State – the Kwara North, the Kwara South, where I come from – most of the places are now deserted. There are so many humanitarian crisis as a result of bandit attacks,” he said.

He added that insecurity would be a top priority in his policy agenda.

“This is one area which must be tackled head-on and I want to say that it’s going to be one of the things that will top our agenda,” he stated.

Bolarinwa also pledged to strengthen key sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and social welfare, saying governance must deliver real improvements in citizens’ lives.

“Access to quality health, education and social welfare will receive priority attention under my leadership,” he said.

He explained that his vision for Kwara State would focus on expanding opportunities and improving living standards across all communities.

“All other things that are necessary to make life better for the people… especially agriculture, education and health services, will also be attended to,” he added.

Expressing confidence in his chances, Bolarinwa said he hoped to succeed the incumbent governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, whom he praised for his performance in office.

“I pray and wish that I will be the one that will succeed the incumbent governor,” he said.

He noted that his political experience spans service as councillor, local government chairman, and member of the House of Representatives.

Bolarinwa was accompanied by supporters and members of the Egbe Omo Igbomina FCT Chapter during the submission of his forms in Abuja.

reports that the declaration was made on Saturday at the Bauchi Government House during an event that followed a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in the state. The gathering was attended by the National Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement, Yusuf Dantalle, who witnessed the governor’s announcement.

Before his departure, Bala Mohammed served as the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, a role that placed him at the centre of coordination among governors elected on the PDP platform nationwide.

His defection was also reportedly accompanied by supporters aligned with the Tanimu Turaki-led faction within the PDP structure in Bauchi State.

Although details of the closed-door meeting were not disclosed, it was said to have involved prominent political figures in the state.

In a related development, Bala Mohammed ruled out a presidential ambition, noting that the PDP had already zoned the presidency to the South in the interest of fairness.

He, however, said he would contest the Bauchi South senatorial seat instead.

“I am not contesting for the presidency. At the party level, we agreed to zone it to the South out of fairness.

“However, based on calls from my people, I will contest the Bauchi South senatorial seat to continue representing them and support our candidates,” he said.