A Germany-based businessman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Murtala Awolola, has declared his intention to contest the Kwara South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.

Awolola, described as one of the founding members of the APC in Kwara State, made his intention known in a statement issued on Thursday after meeting with supporters and well-wishers who urged him to represent the district in the National Assembly.

The Senate hopeful said he decided to heed the call of his supporters to "pilot the affairs of the good people of Kwara South" at the Upper Chamber.

Awolola pledged to prioritise tackling insecurity in the senatorial district, promising to leverage his international exposure and contacts to attract support and partnerships.

"Insecurity remains a major concern for our people. With my experience and international network, including partnerships in Germany and other countries I have worked with, we will explore practical solutions to strengthen our local security architecture," he said.

The APC stalwart added that he would work closely with traditional rulers and community leaders to address security challenges, noting that traditional institutions play a critical role in intelligence gathering and conflict resolution.

"Our traditional rulers cannot be left out of security matters. We must empower local security structures and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure lasting peace in Kwara South," he said.

The aspirant also identified education, agriculture and healthcare as priority areas if elected in 2027, promising to sponsor bills and attract federal projects that would improve livelihoods across the seven local government areas of the district.

He appealed to APC delegates to remain fair and transparent during the party's primary process, urging them to allow members to choose a credible candidate.

"I urge our delegates to be faithful to the ideals of democracy and give the people the opportunity to choose a candidate who can truly represent their interests," he added.

Awolola's declaration follows calls by a political support group, the Chief Murtala Awolola Forum, which had earlier urged him to join the race ahead of the 2027 polls.

Kwara South Senatorial District, comprising seven local government areas, has witnessed heightened political activities as potential aspirants position themselves ahead of the general elections. The district has also grappled with security concerns in recent years, particularly in forested border communities, prompting calls for stronger representation at the National Assembly to attract federal intervention and development projects.

Awolola's entry into the race is expected to reshape permutations within the APC as stakeholders intensify consultations ahead of the party's primaries.