Former Senate President and Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday met with members of the Ilorin Emirate PDP Youth Leaders Forum as part of his ongoing consultations across Kwara State.

According to his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, the meeting is part of Saraki’s efforts to engage critical stakeholders and youth leaders to promote unity, strengthen party cohesion, and encourage inclusive participation within the party.

Addressing the group after the meeting, Saraki emphasised the need for unity and sustained grassroots involvement in building a stronger political platform and a more prosperous Kwara State.

He said the Peoples Democratic Party remains committed to fairness, opportunity and responsible leadership, adding that the party is open to individuals interested in contributing to the development of the state.

Members of the forum expressed appreciation for what they described as Saraki’s continued support for party members and communities. In the spirit of Ramadan, they presented him with a symbolic gift as a gesture of goodwill.

The forum comprises PDP Emirate Ward Youth Leaders from Asa, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Ilorin West and Moro local government areas.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the Ajikobi Ward PDP Youth Leader and forum leader, Hon. Abdulazeez Mannah, commended Saraki for his outreach initiatives, including annual Christmas and New Year packages and Ramadan interventions aimed at strengthening the party’s grassroots structures.

The group reaffirmed its loyalty to the party and pledged to continue mobilising support at the ward level across the Ilorin Emirate.