We’ve historic duty to back a performing Gov: Kwara APC Elders

We’ve historic duty to back a performing Gov: Kwara APC Elders

•Say AbdulRazaq has changed narratives in the state
•Insist Gov a victim of blackmail

Several elders and stakeholders in the Kwara State APC on Monday declared total support for the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who they said has changed the narrative of the state across various sectors.

The elders told a news briefing in Ilorin, the state capital, that they have a historic duty to support AbdulRazaq on account of his impactful leadership of the state, his prudence, humility and large-hearted approaches to issues, including party politics.

The elders included Bar Kunle Sulyman; Sen. Sulyman Mankanjuola Ajadi; Sen. Ahmed Muhamad; Chief  J. B. Ayeni; Chief Wole Oke; Amb. Nurudeen Muhammed;
Alh. FOLORUNSHO AYINLA; Hon Ilias Ibrahim; Prince Sunday Fagbemi; Alh. Iliasu Alabi Iponrin; Princess A. R. Babalola; Pa  G.G. Jaiyeola; Hon. Agbaje Wahab Femi White; Chief Titus Ashaolu SAN; Chief M. T. Lawal; Chief J. A Shogo; Hon. Yahyah Yinusa; Brgdr. Gen B. I. Agbabs; Engr. B. O. Oyeyemi; Chief  Teju Oguntoye; Hon. Al-Hassan Yahyah Bagudu; Dr. Sheu Ibrahim; Salman Jawondo Esq; Hon A.S. Katibi;Alh. Mustapha Kobe; Sen. Bisi Oyewo; and Hon Faruk Saruk; among several others.

The elders said it was unfortunate that some persons within the party are teaming up with opposition elements to discredit the Governor in spite of his achievements which could be felt across the state within a short period of time.

“Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq remains a man of the people and he stands tall as a man of honour among the majority of our party members in the state, in spite of the unfair demarketing campaign launched against his administration by some of these party chieftains and their co-travelers in the opposition. This is not by chance,” according to a text of their address read by an elder statesman, Barrister Kunle Suleiman.

“Not only has the Governor demystified the office of Governor with his uncommon humility, simplicity, and prudence, he has redefined the story of our state in many positive ways. Whether in health, education, road, or water, the Governor has touched lives in many ways never seen before. He has strategically taken governance to the people such that there is no electoral Ward in the state that cannot point to one or two things that they have benefited in just 18 months of his administration.”

The elders attempted a sectoral analysis of what the Governor has achieved, particularly in the health sector, road, water, education and social protection of the vulnerable, commending him for particularly making sure that every part of the state is getting a feel of good governance.

“The interesting thing about him is that he sees governance as an affair that transcends party loyalty, and this explains why he has become so popular with the masses, to the chagrin of his traducers!

“Here is a Governor who has driven his own private car since day one of his administration to date. Here is a Governor who lives in his own house till date. Here is a Governor who is not taking salary. Here is a Governor who is willingly opening up his government for accountability through the phenomenal social audit process. Here is a Governor who just wants to deliver his campaign promises to the people, despite the biting economic realities. Here is a Governor who gives every part of the state a fair sense of belonging by always identifying with them in time of cultural celebration or mourning, and extending government’s patronage to every segment of the state. Today, Kwara is a model state on the continent in youths and women inclusion in government.

“The government has positively changed the narrative of staff welfare in the state civil service. There is now regular payment of salary. No more percentage payment and promotion of staff has resumed while arrears of salaries and allowances dating back to as far back as 2012 are now being paid. Besides, pensioners now enjoy regular payment of pensions. A sustainable arrangement for payment of gratuities on monthly basis has now been put in place. Following the aftermath of the ENDSARS protest across the nation which led to widespread looting of private businesses, Kwara State has stood out in offering supports for these businesses in a transparent manner.

“Why then would anyone from his own party go against him? The only explanation is that such persons are not interested in development but in their own hidden agenda which is at variance with the Otoge mantra. We have kept quiet for long in the expectation that good reason will prevail. But silence is no longer golden and it is about time every patriot, within and outside our party, stood by this humble and hard working gentleman in order not to allow a few persons persons with dangerous sense of entitlement and greed to erode the historic gains of 2019.”

The elders also said the emergence of various amorphous groups within the party in support of the Governor was borne out of open enmity and anti-party conducts of the some party chieftains who do not hide their disdains for the Governor and government of their own party.

They added: “Unknown to many unsuspecting members of the public, the emergence of various groups that have declared support for the Governor was not without a justifiable background. It is to show that this performing Governor is not without patriots who felt that the only essence of Otoge was the service of the people. Other interests are secondary. For as long as the Governor does this, he has the full backing of the majority of party members, elders and the entire populace of Kwara State. Quite sadly, shortly after the inauguration of the Governor, some chieftains within the party started a campaign codenamed ‘jeunkosanwo’. This implied that the Governor was never going to have a second term, irrespective of his Sterling performance. They were ready to frustrate and distract the government just to realise their own selfish ambitions.

“Despite working against the Governor from day one of his administration, many of them felt it was their birthright to become the godfathers to the same Governor and handpick anyone for him. In the case of Akogun Oyedepo, he lobbied to be made the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in order to use same as a platform to clinch the prestigious rank of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). While this is not a crime, we feel anyone who wishes to be so honoured ought to show support for the Governor as a party person. Hon. BOB and other party chieftains never disguised their dislike for the Governor and his administration for reasons totally unconnected to development of the state. Contrary to decency and party rules, they go on radio to openly condemn the government of their own party.

“Had the Governor not endeared himself to the masses with his humility, simplicity and people-focus performance as can be seen in every part of the state, the insurrection by these persons were enough to bring down any government. Yet their anger was basically that the Governor was not giving them attention, which is not true. Several party chieftains and patriots in their own right therefore felt a need to stand with the Governor who is clearly being unfairly treated by those who ought to push aside personal gains and stand by him to rebuild the state for us and generations to come. This is why we have also come together to stand for the Governor! The people of Kwara State are totally in support of the Governor and his administration because he has made them the focus of governance.”

Oyun APC declares support for Gov. AbdulRazaq, calls for unity in the party

Oyun APC declares support for Gov. AbdulRazaq, calls for unity in the party

According to the Communique issued at the end of the stakeholders meeting held at Asiwaju Tajudeen Olabisi Abioye villa in Erin Ile, Kwara State; that was Chaired by the LGA party chairman Hon.Taiye Olaniyi and attended party stakeholders,ward Chairmen, Women leaders, Youth leader’s and Principal Officers and members of All progressive party across eleven wards in oyun local government.

The party chairman Hon.Taiye Olaniyi declared his Memebers 100% Loyalty to Gov Abdurahman Abdurasaq, the executive governor of kwara state, as he re traits the support of all Members to the party. He stressed further by praying for the successful tenure in office of our Amiable and Hardworking Gov.

He finally disregarded all false information going round tagging him as anti-Government of kwara state. That this is the hand work of some known enemies, who believe in cheap black mail to get relevance.
Hon. Taiye Olaniyi hence appealed to all Elected and appointed Political Officers to copy Gov AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq’s Performance, and

In his words, Asiwaju Tajudeen Olabisi Abioye who was the Chief host, urge all the elective office holder’s in Oyun and kwara state at large to emulate the good job of H.E Mallam Abdurahaman Abdurasaq and invest in People’s Oriented Program, so as to fulfil our party”s promises during electioneering campaign.

Speaking Onbehalf of all ward chairmen, the Chairman of the Chairmen; Hon.Joshua oyeniyi expanciate the image of the party before, now and how it will become of us if our elected officers from Ouyn fails to deliver what our people expected from them.

The spokesperson of all women Leaders Mrs Ester Olayemi stressed that all women in the party pledge ther loyalties to His Exellency Gov AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq while they still remain sincerely with the party.

Speaking for the Youths, the Youth Leader Igosun Ward, appreciate the Leadership style of Hon Taiye Olaniyi and declares the support of all Youths in Oyun LGA for Gov AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq.

In a closing Remark, Hon Tajudeen Olabisi Abioye assure the party stalwarts and the good people of Oyun that all rancho in the party will soon be a thing of the part as the Gov is committed to a “Unified and Develop Kwara State”.

Campaign after Election is inimical to peace, APC warns

Campaign after Election is inimical to peace, APC warns

Our attention has been drawn to the attack on the party chairman, Alh Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa in Moro local government by some perceived  party loyalists.

While we condemn the attack in the strongest term, we appeal to the party chairman to restrain from behaving in a manner that will suggest antagonism against the government of the day given his antecedents since the inception of the  administration of Gov Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq.

It is equally worrisome the statements on the social media by some party linchpins linking the unfortunate incident to the Governor and the state government.

We wish to state unequivocally that at no time did the Governor involved himself in the party internecine war.
We appeal to the decerning public to ignore this untruth.

Intra party squabble is not alien to party politics all over the world,we therefore appeal to aggrieved party faithfuls to explore the window of reconciliation put forward by the National Working Committee with constitution of a powerful reconciliation committee to look into member’s grievances with the hope to settling them.

To this end, memo have been sought from aggrieved members and this window of opportunity should be explored to settle our differences without any rancour.

We therefore appeal to the party chairman and his entourage to give peace a chance while waiting for the
reconciliation committee’s visit to kwara state.

We urge all party members to avail themselves with the party constitution before carrying out assignments in the name of the party. While visitation to local government arms of the party is commendable, it should be done in line with the provision of the party’s guidelines which requires the endorsement of the state working committee which was not done before embarking on the tour.

We urge all members of the party to disregard news or statements that could further threaten the fragile  peace in the party.

Signed
Alhaji Tajudeen Aro Folaranmi
State Publicity Secretary
APC, kwara state chapter.

APC commends KWHA for budget passage, assures Kwarans of spectacular year

APC commends KWHA for budget passage, assures Kwarans of spectacular year

The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Kwara State House of Assembly (KWHA) for the passage of the 2020 budget.

In a statement issued by the party, it lauded the efforts of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi Salihu and his colleagues for their uncommon patriotism and unflinching commitment to the collective good of the people of Kwara state.

“Your unique style of leadership and determination by APC dominated House is a radical departure from the working of past Assemblies  which were mere rubber-stamping legislatures.
“Your determination to deliver the dividends of democracy is highly appreciated and we call on the Executive to work towards implementing the budget to its letters.
” We want to assure Kwarans that the present government will meet all the expectations rooted in the  ‘O to ge,’ victory our party recorded in the last general election in the state with passage of the ‘Budget of Reconstruction and Reformation.’

“We assure Kwarans no stone will be left unturned in making 2020 a spectacular year for all in terms of purposeful governance and delivering democratic dividends.”

 

 

Signed :
Alhaji Tajudeen Aro Folaranmi
State Publicity Secretary
APC, Kwara state chapter,
Ilorin.

AbdulRazaq felicitates with Mustapha over traditional title

AbdulRazaq felicitates with Mustapha over traditional title

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday felicitated with a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state Mallam Moshood Mustapha on the conferment of a Yoruba traditional title on him in Ghana.

MM, as he is fondly called within the political circle in Kwara State, would today be conferred with the traditional title of Olu Omo of Yoruba Land (Accra Region) by Oba Yoruba of Ghana, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Hamza Peregrino Brimah (VIII).

“I congratulate Alhaji Moshood Mustapha and his immediate family on this honour which underscores his philanthropy and convivial nature. It is my prayer that Almighty Allah will continue to guide him to continue his good works,” Governor AbdulRazaq said in a statement.

 

Kwara APC consoles Baruten LGA 

Kwara APC consoles Baruten LGA 

The entire APC members in Kwara  state has received the sudden news of the death of Alhaji Umaru Kotosi with great sadness.

Until his death through a ghastly motor accident, Alhaji kotosi was the party chairman of Gwanara ward in Baruten Local Government of the state.

He was a loyal, patriotic and dedicated member of the party whose death came to us as a rude shock. He died while attending a party function.

We hereby console with his family, friends, associates and particularly The Honourable Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Honourable Danladi.

We pray to Almighty Allah to grant him forgiveness and eternal rest.

 

Alh Folaranmi Tajudeen Aro

APC Publicity Secretary
Kwara State

Wizkid Concert : PDP’s allegations laughable, misplaced, says APC

Wizkid Concert : PDP’s allegations laughable, misplaced, says APC

Our attention has been brought to another pedestrian comments by the opposition in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  which intends to impugn the integrity of the kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq  over an  alleged payment of outrageous sums of money for the Wizkid concert in Ilorin.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) views the allegations by the PDP as laughable and equally misplaced given the trend of developmental initiatives by the kwara State Government in the last seven months.

It is laughable as also claimed by Governor AbdulRazaq to accuse the government of financing the end of the year concert with a whooping sum of N200m.

This smacks off mischief and jealousy on the part of the opposition whose stock in trade during their time was to fleece the treasure at slightest opportunity.

The mouthing platitude of the PDP in the statement issued by its State Publicity Secretary  is another orchestrated attempt to divert the attention of the discerning public from the grievous issues  of mis-governance of their failed political dynasty which is being exhumed by the present government.

For instance,  the revocation of the ill glorified “Ile arugbo,” and other illegally acquired plots of land which was initially meant for the Civil service clinic parking lot and Government Secretariat would give way to a new Government Secretariat to  be erected on the land from next year.

It is fresh in our memories of how our former political leaders were pelted with water sachets and stoned during festivals for failure to deliver democractic dividends to the electorates.

The change in narratives coupled with the rare humility exemplified by AbdulRazaq during public events is projecting the present government in good light and diminishing the credibility of the past Leaders.

The implications of these  people oriented policies have provoked the blizzards of fierce bitter attacks on the government, which is not unexpected from the drowning political group.

We advise the PDP as an opposition to be positive in their approach and come up with constructive criticism that would enhance governance.

 

 

Signed:

Alhaji Tajudeen Folaranmi Aro

State Publicity Secretary

All Progressives Congress

Kwara State Chapter

Ilorin.

 

Budget will impact positively, Kwara APC assures

Budget will impact positively, Kwara APC assures

The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured kwarans that the budget presented by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to Kwara State House of Assembly (KWHA) on Wednesday will impact positively on the common man.

The APC expressed this sentiment in a press release issued yesterday stressing that the budget which is people oriented would address the infrastructural deficit in the state and alleviate the sufferings of Kwarans.

“In fulfillment of the election promises to the electorates, the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State commends the 2020 budget proposal which tends to address critical infrastructure and human capital development.

” This fiscal plan we believe when passed by the KWHA would impact positively on the common man in Kwara as it targets critical infrastructure and human capital development to grow the economy of the state.

” The party welcomes the proposed garment production factories, resuscitation of moribund industries and construction new urban and rural roads which are laudable parameters to jump-start the economy.

” It is important to express our confidence in the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq whose financial wisdom has propelled an opening balance of over N7bn in the 2020 budget being monies saved in the last 7 months, which further buttresses our stand on ‘ No free money,’ phenomenon.

The party called for the speedy consideration and passage of the budget and further commended the KWHA for their cooperation with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in fulfilling the APC’s election promises to the electorates.

The APC commended Governor AbdulRazaq for his commitment to bettering the lives of Kwarans as contained in the budget presented to the House of Assembly.

 

Alhaji Tajudeen Folaranmi Aro

State Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress
Kwara State Chapter
Ilorin, Kwara state.

APC charges new cabinet members to justify appointments, commends Gov AbdulRazaq

APC charges new cabinet members to justify appointments, commends Gov AbdulRazaq

The All Progressives Congress( APC) in kwara state has charged  the newly appointed Commissioners  in kwara state  to justify their appointments by performing meritoriously in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The party in a statement issued enjoined the women cabinet members to equally  justify their unprecedented proportional representation by being exceptionally dutiful so that others can take a cue from the leading political initiative of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in kwara state.
The APC in kwara also urged the commissioners to see the people as their primary constituency and key into the the prosperous vision of Governor AbdulRazaq for the state.
“It is time to forge and implement a new agenda with the abundant human and material resources given to us by the benevolent God.
“You are expected to be assiduous in the discharge of your duties and work round the clock like the Governor.
“Without doubt,  the reality confronting all of us is that kwara had been a failed state. The problem is deeper than we envisaged.
The kwara APC prayed for God’s guidance for the new cabinet and also charged them to  show loyalty to the party and passion for the development of the state

 

Alhaji Tajudeen Folaranmi Aro
State Publicity Secretary
APC, Kwara State.

Kwara APC felicitates with PMB

Kwara APC felicitates with PMB

The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined millions of people across the world to felicitate with President Muhammad Buhari on his 77th birthday.
“Whether in Nigeria or abroad the general belief is that Buhari remains a true democrat whose knack  for anti corruption is unparalleled in the history of this country.
“We are happy to be associated with you sir as you mark your 77th birthday anniversary.
” Fortunately for us in Kwara state, we are also blessed with a wonderful Governor who has taken to your path in delivering democratic dividends to the people of the state.

 

Alhaji Tajudeeen Folaranmi Aro
State Publicity Secretary
APC, Kwara state.