The support base of All Progressives Congress (APC) got a major boost in Ilorin, Kwara State on Friday when traditional chiefs in Ilorin Emirate declared their support for the party.

The traditional chiefs numbering about 600, cutting across five local government areas, declared their support for the leadership of APC in the state.

The monarchs under the aegis of Alanguwas and Magajis Forum made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the APC leader in the state, Dr Bukola Saraki.

They were led by the chairman of the forum, Alhaji Abdulwahab Alajagusi.

They said the visit was to publicly declare  their support and acceptability of the party and  political leadership in the state.

The monarchs, who spoke through  their vice chairman who is also the Magaji Nda of Ilorin, Alhaji Woru Mohammed, said “We the Alaguwas and Magajis from Ilorin Emirate which comprises of  five local government areas, namely, Ilorin west, Ilorin East. Ilorin South, Asa and Moro under the leadership of His Royal Highness, Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari (CFR) wish to state publicly that we and our people have embraced APC as our party and we have registered along with our people.”

In his response, Senator Bukola Saraki thanked the traditional rulers for their support and prayers at all time,  noting that this had been a  source of strength in the struggle to take Nigeria to the next level.