Kwara State Government said it has received 12,058 bags of grains of maize, millet, and sorghum from the Federal Government.

The breakdowns of the 12,058 are: 7,042 of 50kg bags of maize; 2,916 of 50kg bags of millet; and 2,100 of 50kg bags of sorghum (which are still being received as at today).

The state government also announced the receipt of 8,700 of 25kg bags of rice, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Communications Mrs Bola Olukoju.

Reacting, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate for Ojomu Balogun Constituency in the 2023 general election, Hon. Comr. Salahudeen A Lukman, popular as Eluku Omo Adugbo, highlighted the need for impartial distribution of government palliatives, particularly Federal Government food support, in Kwara State.

Lukman emphasized the importance of prioritizing the welfare of all Kwarans over political affiliations.

He added his appeal comes amidst growing concerns over the uneven distribution of government assistance, with reports suggesting a bias towards members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Lukman expressed solidarity with Kwarans who have voiced their grievances regarding the politicization of relief efforts under the administration of Gov. Abdulrasak Abdulrahman.

"It's imperative that we draw a clear line between politics and governance," Lukman stated, underscoring the responsibility of the government to serve all citizens regardless of their political leanings.

He stressed that while political considerations may have been relevant during election campaigns, they should not influence the equitable distribution of resources once governance has commenced.

Lukman urged the Kwara State Government to uphold the principles of fairness and justice by ensuring that the new stock of grains received from the Federal Government is distributed with integrity and the fear of Allah. He called for an end to the practice of favoring APC members over the wider population, emphasizing the need for unity and inclusivity in times of hardship.

In conclusion, Lukman invoked a prayer for Allah's intervention to alleviate the plight of Kwarans and guide the state towards a future where citizens can sustain themselves independently. The appeal serves as a reminder of the importance of good governance and equitable distribution of resources for the welfare of all citizens.

HIS FULL STATEMENT IS REPRODUCED

The sentiment that has beclouded the sharing of government palliatives, including Federal Government food support recently in Kwara, informed my appeal. As a concerned citizen of Kwara origin, I share the pain of Kwarans who continue to lament uneven distribution with political coloration in the government's food support and interventions under the Gov. Abdulrasak Abdulrahman-led administration.

It's important to note that the percentage of political actors is far less than the non-political actors, yet voters in the Kwara population. The government must understand the line between politics and governance.

While the electioneering process lasted, sentimental and political profiling in sharing resources is not out of place, but it's an act of irresponsibility to exhibit such traits when the election is over and governance has commenced.

It's on this premise that I urge the Kwara State Government to share the new stock of grains received from the Federal Government with the fear of Allah. Let all Kwarans benefit and not just Kwara APC members as usual.

May Allah ease our affairs and change the situation for the better so citizens can feed themselves without looking up to government palliatives or interventions as we used to have during the PDP era in Kwara and Nigeria.

Some few reinforced failure by re-electing the directionless party in the state, but unfortunately, everyone is bearing the brunt of clueless leadership.

May Allah save us from ourselves.

Signed,

Hon. Comr. Salahudeen A Lukman
Eluku Omo Adugbo
11th April 2024