Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq
NigeriapoliticianMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is the executive governor of Kwara State, Nigeria, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. He was recently in the news as he celebrated his 65th birthday, receiving congratulations from fellow governors, including Bassey Otu, who praised his leadership and dedication to the growth and development of Nigeria.
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Wike recently alleged that Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was responsible for some of the political challenges he was facing.
APC leaders weigh options as Wike-govs rift deepensNigeria· 2026-09-23
Other governors at the briefing included AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara.
Kebbi gov joins Nigeria’s delegation to UN General AssemblyNigeria· 2026-09-22
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is the Governor of Kwara State who Wike accused of opposing the Rainbow Coalition.
Wike draws fresh battle lines with APC govsNigeria· 2026-09-22
He chairs the implementation committee for the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme.
States race to cut transport faresNigeria· 2026-09-21
Wike has been promoting his Rainbow Coalition in support of Tinubu but clashed with governors including Hope Uzodimma and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Tinubu, Wike truce, miners' deaths, other top storiesNigeria· 2026-09-18
Wike alleged during a recent media chat that Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and his Imo counterpart Hope Uzodimma were behind his recent political challenges.
Tinubu to broker truce in FranceNigeria· 2026-09-18
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was turbaned as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate.
Shettima clarifies comment on northern governors’ support foNigeria· 2026-09-17
Shettima commended the Emir of Ilorin for honouring AbdulRazaq with the Sardauna title.
Shettima asks warring Kwara APC factions to reconcileNigeria· 2026-09-17
The Vice President also commended the Emir of Ilorin for honouring AbdulRazaq with the Sardauna title.
Tinubu forgave Northern govs who opposed him, says ShettimaNigeria· 2026-09-16AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is the Governor of Kwara State who Wike accused of being behind his political troubles.
Wike, APC govs clash over Rainbow CoalitionNigeria· 2026-09-16
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is the Governor of Kwara State, allegedly involved in political challenges with Wike.
APC govs deny alliance with Wike-led coalitionNigeria· 2026-09-15
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, received the rescued victims in Ilorin and commiserated with the families of those who died in captivity.
Kwara Nurse Rescued, Delivered 10 Babies in CaptivityNigeria· 2026-08-08
Nafisat Abdulfatai expressed gratitude to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for everything he has done for the victims.
13 Dead, 12 Children Still Held by TerrorisNigeria· 2026-08-08
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was appealed to for efforts to rescue those still in captivity.
Families Recount Horror in Abudu CommunNigeria· 2026-08-02
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has donated a brand new Toyota Hiace bus to the Kwara State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria.
Kwara CAN Receives Bus Donation From Governor AbdulRazaqNigeria· 2026-07-29
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, represented by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
World Bank Loans Drive Tinubu's Social Spending AgendaNigeria· 2026-07-24
The Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, represented by NGF Executive Director of Finance and Administration Edmund Nnaji.
FG Begins Training for 5,000 Smart Meter InstallersNigeria· 2026-07-23
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's Senate nomination forms were submitted to INEC's portal.
Parties Rush to Submit Nomination FoNigeria· 2026-07-06
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is the Governor of Kwara State who has been urged to commence full implementation of the ASUU agreement.
ASUU Threatens Strikes in Oyo, Kwara, Enugu Over Pay DealNigeria· 2026-06-30
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Kwara State Governor, described drug abuse as a multi-dimensional problem affecting public health, security, social stability, and economic productivity.
A Growing Crisis and SolutionsNigeria· 2026-06-26Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was advised to step back from the succession dispute.
Kwara APC Primaries: Senators, Aspirants Reject ResultsNigeria· 2026-06-24
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has drawn intense criticism following a now-viral video in which he spoke about delivering victory for the All Progressives Congress in the Federal Capital Territory Council Election.
Kwara Gov Under Fire for Promising APC Win in FCTNigeria· 2026-02-15
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was commended for his strong political will in tackling insecurity.
Seven abducted Kwara construction workers regain freedomNigeria· 2026-02-10
The governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, revealed that at least 75 residents were killed in a brutal attack on two villages for resisting extremists.
PDP chieftain condemns Kwara massacre, faults militaryNigeria· 2026-02-08
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described the victims as local Muslims massacred for refusing to submit to extremists.
Nigerian Top Stories: Army Parade, Obi-Kwankwaso TicketNigeria· 2026-02-07
Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is the leader promoting partnerships between government health institutions and educational establishments.
Kwara State & University of Offa in Health Training PactNigeria· 2026-02-07
Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq was commiserated with by Dapo Abiodun over the tragic incident in Kwara State.
Southern govs condemn deadly Kwara terror attackNigeria· 2026-02-07
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said on X that '75 local Muslims were massacred' in Tuesday's raid.
Dozens of Muslims 'massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor
Ghana· 2026-02-06
He is the governor of Kwara State who visited the affected areas after the attacks.
Soixante-quinze corps retrouvés après des attaques aveugles dans le centre du Nigeria
Cameroon· 2026-02-05
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is the governor of Kwara state who commented on the attacks.
Extremists kill 162 in Nigeria village attacks, lawmaker says | World News
Jamaica· 2026-02-04
