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Ambassador Yahaya Seriki

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Ambassador Yahaya Seriki

Full Name:
Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR)
Electoral Intent:
Gubernatorial Aspirant – Kwara State (2027)
Current Political Role:
No elective office at present
Date of Birth:
October 8, 1975 (50 years)
State of Origin:
Kwara State
Hometown:
Gambari, Ilorin
LGA:
Ilorin East
Ward:
Zango
Political Party:
All Progressives Congress (APC)
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Biography

Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki, widely known as Ambassador Yahaya Seriki, is a prominent Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and politician from Ilorin, Kwara State. He is widely known for his pivotal role in Kwara State’s political transformation and his deep commitment to grassroots empowerment. He emerged as a key figure in the famous “O To Ge” movement that redefined Kwara’s political landscape in 2019.

Yahaya Seriki has established himself as a key figure in Kwara State through his entrepreneurial ventures, political activism, and extensive philanthropy via the Yahaya Seriki Foundation. He was conferred  with the National Honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Bola Tinubu in 2023.

Education & Business

Born in Jos, Plateau State, and raised partly in Maiduguri and Jos, Yahaya Seriki hails from the Gambari district of Ilorin Emirate. Details of his early formal education are less publicized, Yahaya Seriki built his reputation through entrepreneurship and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Kursi Investments Limited, a company engaged in mining and resources is known for job creation and economic development in Kwara State. His business acumen laid the foundation for his philanthropic and political influence.

Traditional Titles & Community Honors​

  • Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) – National Honour conferred by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (2023)

Political Journey

2018
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Contested APC governorship primary in Kwara, later stepped down for Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.
2019
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Appointed as the Director-General of Abdulrazaq’s campaign.
2022
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Contested APC Kwara Central Senatorial primary, finishing second.
2023
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Reappointed as Director-General for Abdulrazaq’s successful re-election campaign.

2027 Political Outlook

As Kwara approaches the 2027 governorship race, Yahaya Seriki’s name continues to feature prominently in political discussions. His strong grassroots support, philanthropic influence, and strategic role in APC victories position him as a potential frontline aspirant.

While he has not made a formal declaration, political analysts and community stakeholders see him as one of the most viable successors to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq within the APC. His ability to unite factions, mobilize youth, and deploy resources makes him a strong contender.

However, his ambition will likely depend on APC’s zoning arrangements, internal party consensus, and his willingness to step forward after years of playing a behind-the-scenes kingmaker role. If he declares, Yahaya Seriki’s blend of business success, political loyalty, and philanthropy could make him a formidable force in the 2027 elections.

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