No progressive will leave APC in Kwara, says AbdulRazaq
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Kwara
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) can only beat its own excellent record in the delivery of campaign promises in basic education, healthcare, public funded-safety net programmes, gender mainstreaming and youths empowerment.
Speaking before a mammoth crowd at the inauguration of the Prince Sunday Fagbemi-led APC state executive committee in Ilorin, the state capital, the governor said Kwarans have “resolved not to ever hand the reins of government to wandering wolves and their allies.”
The inauguration was attended by the crème de la crème of the ruling party, including Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi; Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu and House members; members of the National Assembly; cabinet members; members of statutory commissions; and other critical stakeholders in the party.
The governor said no true progressives will leave the party under which Kwara is fast regaining its lost glories, adding that whatever disagreements among brothers can always be resolved if those involved are committed to the growth of the state.
“Today represents a new beginning for our party in Kwara State. I congratulate all members of the new state executive committee. Let me remind you that this position is a trust. You now carry the mandate of over 400,000 members of APC in Kwara State to lead us to another victory.
“You are coming on board at a crucial moment. No genuine progressive, whatever the disagreements, will sabotage the collective resolve of the people of Kwara State to solidify the victory of 2019 in 2023.
“From basic education, healthcare delivery, provision of water, infrastructural development and access to the rural areas, prudent management of resources, gender inclusion and youths’ empowerment, safety net for the poor, and welfare of workers, the Otoge administration can only beat its own excellent record. We can do more.
“What is certain is that Kwara people will never again hand the reins of government to the wandering wolves and their allies. APC is the trusted vehicle to keep the victory of 2019 and no patriot will leave the party.
“So, together with the government, you have a duty to mobilise the people of Kwara State on this just struggle to keep the till from those who perpetrated mindless pilfering of public properties and brought the state on its kneel.
“We will continue to work on our aggrieved brothers to see beyond personal ambitions and sheath their swords. They are always welcome to the house we built together. Our differences are not irreconcilable if it is all about the development of Kwara State,” the governor said.
Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi congratulated the new party officials for standing by the administration of Governor AbdulRazaq and urged them to work in unison for the development of the party and the state.
Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Yakubu-Danladi, who commended the unity and massive turnout for the event, enjoined members of APC executive council to go back to their respective wards and local governments to unite and encourage them to obtain permanent voters cards ahead of the 2023 poll.
Senator Lola Ashiru also congratulated the new leadership of the party and party men and women for their support which he said explains the turnaround of different sectors by the administration of Governor AbdulRazaq in just two years.
Kwara APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, while performing the inauguration, admonished party faithful to make discipline their watchword, and ensure that they work for unity and victory of the party in the coming general elections.
He also enjoined those aspiring for political offices to pursue their ambition with all sense of decorum and sportsmanship, adding that the party will continue to reconcile the aggrieved members and work as a team ahead of 2023 polls.
