A former President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called for unity, reconciliation and renewed grassroots mobilisation within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State to position the party for victory in the 2027 general elections.

Saraki made the call in Ilorin after a meeting with former councillors, supervising councillors and ex-local government chairmen from across the state.

The meeting was part of ongoing consultations with party stakeholders and grassroots leaders in the 16 local government areas ahead of the 2027 polls.

In a statement signed by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Mallam Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki appreciated the patience, loyalty and sacrifices of the former council officials, noting that their steadfastness through political challenges remains vital to the strength of the PDP.

"The PDP remains a shared home for all of us," he said, thanking God "for the gift of life and the strength to keep pushing forward."

Speaking in the spirit of Ramadan, Saraki urged members to allow faith to guide their political engagements.

"This Ramadan, I ask that we allow faith to shape our politics that we drop old grievances, forgive one another, and reach out to those who may have stepped away from our fold. We must keep our eyes firmly on Kwara's collective interest," he said.

He stressed that reconciliation is necessary for rebuilding party structures and strengthening its grassroots base.

"That kind of reconciliation is our starting point. If we are serious about rescuing Kwara and securing its future, we must continue to strengthen our grassroots base," Saraki added.

The former Senate President further urged members to move forward in unity for the benefit of the state and future generations.

"Let us put the past behind us and move forward together, for the sake of the next generation," he said.