Engr. Femi Sanni fondly called ARABA by his friends and supporters took many by his strategic entrance into the Kwara 2027 governorship race. Sanni’s ambition to take over from Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq started like rumors and later went viral to all 193 wards and 16 local government areas of Kwara State.
From Ilorin to Baruten to Offa back to Asa, everybody is echoing Araba. His support base in the All Progressives Congress (APC) is expanding daily as the party prepares for the governorship primary election.
While many mistaken Engr. Femi Sanni as a newcomer in Kwara politics but people conversant with tragetory of the progressive family can attest to his contributions for over two decades. He aspired for the House of Representatives in 2003 and also indicated to contest the Kwara governorship seat in 2019. These are veritable facts!
Who is the Femi Sanni dominating political space in Kwara. Sanni grew up in Ilorin. He attended Bishop Smith Primary School, Ilorin and proceeded to Government Secondary School, Ilorin for his secondary school education. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Ilorin.
Upon graduation, he relocated to Canada in search of knowledge and opportunity to add value at higher levels. Sanni is a visionary entrepreneur and engineer whose career embodies the perfect blend of technical mastery, strategic innovation, and social impact. With his multi-sector expertise, Sanni is providing solutions and services in telecommunications, construction, insurance, media, and consulting.
He is the founder of TECHNOPlus, Stëfolga Group (a multi-functional holding company with interests in Oil and Gas, Engineering and the Properties) and Flow FM Radio in Ilorin.
The APC Governorship Aspirant who has secured endorsement of the Party’s stakeholders across three Senatorial districts sees politics as a tool for bringing meaningful change to society, state and the nation.
In his media interview many years ago, he said: “Politics, to me, is a tool for meaningful change. I have always believed that for society to thrive, people with integrity, experience, and outside-the-box thinking must step into leadership.
“For me, politics is not about power; it’s about helping people and making their lives better. I see politics as a way to bring real change. I believe we need honest, kind, and smart people to lead, just like what we are seeing now with President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. I got into politics because I care deeply about Kwara State and its future.”
Interestingly, Araba has been adding value to the society before declaring his aspiration to become Kwara State Governor. He established Flow FM in Ilorin to create jobs, boost the state economy and promote culture heritage/values of his state.
Apart from that, he is also investing in grassroots sports development. His company- Stefolga Group and Flow FM recently signed fifty million naira (N50million) partnership deal with Kwara State Football Association for three-year sponsorship deal for the state’s federation cup. This is not a media optic but a way of giving back to his ‘first love’. Araba’s friends from the hood feel he inherited his passion for football from his father who managed the defunct Tate and Lyle FC in Ilorin.
Beyond enterprise, Femi’s influence extends to youth development and empowerment. He is deeply passionate about nurturing the next generation of African innovators and leaders, and has created platforms that amplify youth voices, promote digital inclusion, and inspire self-reliance.
In recognition of his consistent humanitarian activities across Kwara State, Engr. Femi Sanni received royal honor as the Otun Aare Soludero of Offa Land and Gbobaniyi of Obbo-Aiyegunle in Ekiti local government area.
As Kwarans continue the search for the next Governor, it’s safe to say Engr. Femi Sanni ARABA has reduced the stress of looking for a Visionary Leader. He is an embodiment of exceptional qualities to lead Kwara State to the next phase of development, following unprecedented achievements of His Excellency, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. ARABA is indeed the Baba with capacity to lead APC to victory in 2027.
