The Convener of the Kwara For All group, Hajia Aisha Ahman Pategi was honored by Asiwaju Grassroot Foundation Kwara Chapter, a socio political group advancing the leadership position of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The award which was received on her behalf by Funmi Adefila-Osiegbu was presented by the organisers in recognition of her relentless efforts in the Kwara liberation struggle.

She thanked the organisers for deeming her worthy of the honor and recognising her contributions to Kwara grassroot development.

"I am deeply honored to have been selected, I am sincerely grateful for this recognition. I want to express my gratitude to the organizers for finding me worthy of this award and very pleased to receive it, as it has always been a childhood dream to stand in front of people, my people accepting an award, recognizing my contributions to my community. I can’t express my joy and inspiration with this award, this for me is real success" she said.

"Jagaban Bola Tinubu a visionary leader like no other in our generation has made and keep making his mark in the history of world politics. We have a lot to learn from him. I once watched a reporter ask him a question and his reply resonated with me so much that it has been so ingrained in my subconscious mind, his reply was and I quote "look behind me, what do u see? It is people right, I must listen to the voice of the people if I dont, I will have no one behind me."
I am surrounded by many who have had the privilege of his grooming and I pray one day soon I will also be a beneficiary of his wealth of knowledge as a political leader" she continued.

She further expressed her gratitude to her family members who supported her in all her undertakings, her community who gave her the privilege to serve and everyone she worked with daily to make impact in the lives of others.

She further reiterated her commitment to do her best to contribute to her community, Kwara State and Nigeria at large.

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It gives me pleasure to felicitate with you all on the occasion of the 2019 Childrens Day celebration. This year's Children's day comes 2 days to the inauguration of a new and better Kwara loaded with opportunities for our children and youths.

The occasion also gives opportunity to reaffirm my belief that it is the right of every Kwara child to have access to quality and affordable education, as well as healthcare and other basic necessities for a good life, in a peaceful and secured environment. Quality education is therefore a top priority on the incoming administration's agenda for the development of Kwara State. Education is one of key points in AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's Convenant with Kwarans and identified as channels through which greater Kwara can be birthed and strong commitment in this regard must be embarked upon with several innovative programmes in the educational sector.

Worthy of note is the school-feeding programme which has become a National policy. It is obvious that this programme has ensured more children go to school. Despite the current economic challenges facing our dear nation, the incoming administration I believe would do all within its powers to achieve better living conditions and greater access to quality healthcare and education for all our children. The administration should be emboldened to create innovative educational and social programmes in Kwara State so that it will have effect in the overall performance of our children.

I trust the incoming administration will sustain and strengthen ongoing actions to protect children more effectively from child-labour, child-trafficking and other related anti-children offences. Education is the bedrock to an assured future and the incoming administration should do all within its powers to secure the future of Kwara Children.


In return, I urge all children to imbibe and exhibit in greater measure, the virtues of hard work, diligence, discipline, honesty and selflessness which are essential for the actualization of the vision of a true Kwara of our dream. I hope sooner than expected concerted efforts in various sectors will make Kwarans proud, Kwara will be a State to reckon with in the comity of States in Nigeria and we shall all be proud to call ourselves Kwarans.

Our children and youths, have a very significant role to play in ensuring that the foundations the incoming administration plans to lay are nurtured, improve upon and strengthened to underpin national development and prosperity. You are our future and with you all, we have no doubt that the future of our beloved state is even brighter. I urge you to remain optimistic that under the leadership of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Kwara State Government will do its best to prepare and equip you to show the world that we are indeed, the state of harmony. I believe despite the task before the incoming administration, they will put in their best at all times in all sectors through innovative programmes to create new opportunities for all-round growth and development for all Kwarans.

To God be the glory. I join the good people of Kwara State to felicitate with all children and wish you all a Happy Children's Day.


Aisha Ahman Pategi
Convener
Kwara For All

Kwara State Governor-elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday congratulated Nigerian children on the occasion of the Children's Day May 27.

"The greatness of any society will be determined by how much premium it places on the welfare of its children. This is why we will pay better attention to the rights of our children to basic education and conducive environment to succeed in life," AbdulRazaq said in a statement by his media aide Rafiu Ajakaye.

AbdulRazaq said his administration will pursue child-friendly policies and support global initiatives to give children a head start in life.

"From provision of quality maternal health services, basic education and encouragement of exclusive breastfeeding, we are determined to help the Kwara child attain their full potentials," the statement added.

Ramadan being the most precious month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri) and it is obligatory for Muslims to fast in the month of Ramadan.

The Kwara Alliance for Buhari Osinbajo (KABO) Coordinator and SA to the President on IDPs, Mohammed Brimah in this precious month organized a Ramadan Lecture and Iftar programme for the young Muslim ummahs across Kwara State.

The lecturer, Fadilatul Sheikh Umar Faruq (Sohibul Bayan) appreciated the organizer, Mohammed Brimah and urged him to continue with his good-doings.

Mohammed Brimah implored all Muslim ummah to make judicious use of the lailatul Qadr night stating the significance and importance of the last 10 nights of Ramadan "Whoever establishes the prayers on the night of Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah's rewards (not to show off) then all his past sins will be forgiven and his prayers will be answered."

Furthermore, he pleaded with the youths in Kwara State to be patient with the incoming administration and also to believe Kwara will work for all despite the enormous task ahead.

Lastly, after the program Mohammed Brimah met with the Ilorin South ward chairmen and youth leaders at the venue of the programme, Kwara Alliance for Buhari Osinbajo (KABO) secretariat, he commended them for their resilience and support for APC during the 2019 general election as he urged them to pray for Kwara State and Nigeria as a whole.

The High Court of Justice of Kwara State of Nigeria has discontinued the suit against Kwara State Governor-elect, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq brought by Olufemi Abraham after confirmation from the West Africa Examination Council that the result of the elected governor is genuine and as such has no case to answer.

According to a document made available and signed by the claimant with Suit No: KWS/73/2019 dated 21st day of May, 2019, it can be reliably gather that the suit which has been lingering for months is part of the civil case leveled against the Governor-elect which has generated a lot of controversies from all quarters and has been use as a tool to propagate falsehood against his person.

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) earlier condemned reports claiming the body was asked to produce the WAEC certificate of the Kwara State Governor-elect, the body claimed that the document is clearly a public record and it can't be falsified nor fabricate.

Counsel to INEC, Rowland Otaru in his words said: "The tribunal did not at anytime order INEC to produce the WAEC certificate of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq".

INEC also affirmed the victory of AbdulRazaq as the winner of the Kwara State Governorship election.

Furthermore, WAEC has confirmed the authenticity of his certificate to be original which also corroborated the position of the court.

With the discontinuation of the said case that lacks a substantive evidence, the Kwara State Governor-elect, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq certificate case has finally been laid to rest with confirmation from WAEC, INEC and now the Court.

However, the tribunal case challenging the emergence of AbdulRazaq as elected Governor of Kwara State by PDP continues.


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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday dismissed reports that it has been asked to produce the WAEC certificate of the Kwara State Governor-elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

Counsel to INEC Rowland Otaru (SAN) told reporters in Ilorin, the state capital, that at no time did the state governorship tribunal order the body to produce a document that is clearly a public record.

"The tribunal did not at anytime order INEC to produce the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificate of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq," Otaru said.

“The governor-elect has pleaded his certificate, which is very genuine. There is nothing like falsification of result or whatever. They are there. They are public records. It is not something to be hidden. The documents the governor-elect tendered met the requirements of the
law.”

Earlier at the tribunal's pre-hearing session, the commission tendered two documents (Forms ECAD and ECAE) which contained the results of the elections across the 16 local government areas and declaration of results for the office of the governor of the state.

INEC added that the documents affirmed that AbdulRazaq was the winner of the election.

Otaru told the tribunal that “those are the documents we have now at this pre-hearing session. Every other document will come in during the real trial.”


Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Abdulrazak Atunwa are
challenging the genuineness or otherwise of the WAEC certificate of AbdulRazaq at the tribunal.

Counsel to PDP and its governorship candidate, Kingsley Odey, did not object to the tendering of the document.

Odey told the court that he intends to call up maximum of five witnesses, adding that one will be a document expert while the other will be subpoenaed from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)
office.

Counsel to AbdulRazaq, H.O Afolabi, promised to call seven witnesses, adding that the tribunal has the powers to streamline and limit the number of witnesses to call.


He urged the tribunal “to be kind enough to let us work within the timeframe allocated. That is my supplication. This is the best
approach through which I can ventilate the defence of my clients."

The INEC counsel agreed with him, saying: “This is the best way to manage and save time. I promise to cross-examine all the PDP witnesses in one day.”

Counsel to APC Chief Yomi Aliyu said he intends to call two witnesses during real trial.

Pre-hearing conference continues on Thursday for the streamlining of trial timetable.

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Kwara State Governor-elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has announced a low-key inauguration ceremony on May 29, according to a statement by the inauguration committee.

The committee's chairman, Senator Suleiman Ajadi, said in the statement that the austere programme was to reflect the lean purse of Kwara, especially because some events commemorating Democracy Day would hold barely two weeks later on June 12.

"Consequently, there will be a Swearing-in Ceremony at the Government House, followed by the Thanksgiving Prayer holding simultaneously at the Central Mosque Ilorin and Church Service at 11a.m.of the same day," the statement said.

The statement also urged all well wishers to join the prayers simultaneously across the state for the Almighty God's guidance and blessings towards a peaceful and successful tenure .

It said the governor will later meet with Kwara State elders and Leaders of Thoughts.

The governor will meet with representatives of the civil servants and also, separately, confer with the Kwara State Traditional Council led by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari," the statement added.

The statement said the state would also observe democracy day on the 12th of June as a public holiday with a programme of events to be announced later.

Kwara State Governor-elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday announced the names of the inauguration committee for the May 29 swearing-in ceremony of the new APC administration in the state.

The committee's chairman is Senator Suleiman Ajadi, a prominent politician from the Kwara South senatorial district, according to a statement by AbdulRazaq's media aide, Rafiu Ajakaye.
Umar Jimada Pategi, a retired frontline civil servant and politician from Kwara North, will serve as the committee's secretary.

Other prominent members of the committee included the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Lanre Isa-Onilu; the APC State Chairman, Bashir Bolarinwa; APC State Women Leader; all the 16 local government party chairmen; all APC senatorial secretaries; and senatorial women and youth leaders.

In appreciation of the nature of his popular mandate, the list also included the chairman of the Association of Political Parties in Kwara State Abdul Mumini Onagun; members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN); various Muslim associations; and representatives of non-indigenes' associations like Hausa, Igbo, Igala and other similar interests in Kwara.

The statement said the inauguration committee has six subcommittees which include finance, events and ceremony, and logistics. Others are media & publicity, protocols, and security subcommittees.

It said members of the events and ceremony committee will be further allocated to specific event subcommittees, such as inauguration ceremony, inauguration banquet dinner, Inaugural Lecture, Jum'ah Service, and Interdenominational Church Service.

The Governor-elect explained that the landslide victory of the APC in all the elections in the state shows that the incoming administration enjoys the massive support of the people.

He said the overwhelming support explains the all-inclusive nature of the inauguration committee.
The Governor-elect, meanwhile, has inaugurated the committee's chairman, with a charge to all the members to justify the confidence reposed in them by ensuring a hitch-free, peaceful and memorable swearing-in ceremony that will make all Kwarans proud.
The inaugural meeting of the committee is slated for Tuesday the 14th of May, at the Kwara State Banquet Hall at 11 a.m.

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Special Assistant to the President on IDP's Mohammed Brimah wishes all Muslim fateful Ramadan Kareem as they kick off the holy month of fasting.

He urged them to learn from the lessons of the Holy Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and this period with an open heart and try as much as possible to be accommodating, kind and cheerful to others. In his words, he said "Remember that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that even a smile is a form of charity, therefore this is a month of giving and sharing and everybody has something to give"

He also encouraged Muslims to promote brotherhood and peaceful coexistence in their community as taught by Islam, not only in this holy month but to emulate it beyond Ramadan hoping that this month will be a critical period in imbibing peace and coexistence accross our State and country going forward. He urged them to shun any activity that can limit the blessings provided in this period.

Mr Mohammed prayed for strength from the Almighty Allah to help Muslim go through the 30days of devotion and seeking of God's mercy for the betterment of their lives and the growth of Kwara state and country as a whole.

Barely 72 hours after the induction of returning governors and newly-elected into 2019 class of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, the Kwara state Governor-elect, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has started to build up ahead of his swearing in and leadership task.

The governor-elect who met with Czech Republic Ambassador H.E Marek Skolil is seeking a greater international collaboration to turn around the fortune of the state and return it to a more viable standard.

It will be recalled that AbdulRazaq bid the business community farewell and has since been meeting the business community to talk about possible investment in Kwara state.

If the talks goes through, with his wealth of experience, Kwara state will be heading to the very top and become a very integral part of the North central and Nigeria as a whole.

It is worthy to note that the induction into NGF was done to acquit the newly-elected governors and familiarize them with the umbrella body of Governors in Nigeria so that they can have a robust synergy for greater benefits.

Kwara State Governor-elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said his administration will be fair to workers in the state.

"Whatever policy decisions taken by us will place public interest above all other considerations. Workers will get dignified treatment in all cases as they are the engine room of any government or economy," AbdulRazaq said in a statement greeting labour unions on May Day.

"Apart from giving them their dues, we will make sure to carry them along, protect their dignity, and be as accommodative of their interest as possible."

He meanwhile called on the workers in the state to support the incoming administration to achieve its goals of evolving a new Kwara that works for everyone.

The Kwara state Governor-elect, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has promised to make use of the resolution and ideas shared at the induction of the Nigeria Governors' Forum.

The Governor-elect who joined other newly-elected and returning governors at the insight loaded programme aimed at preparing them for the realities and challenges of governance was the central attention after his uncommon victory in last month's general election.

The Nigeria Governors' Forum is the leading assemblage of governors of all the 36 states in Nigeria, sharing common goals and fighting on a common front. At the induction that was graced by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo representing the President.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in his speech, urged states to look into earning more internally generated revenue (IGR) to support the efforts of the federal government and save the states from over reliance on federal allocation.The Vice President who spoke on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari, also spoke in his personal capacity.

Professor Osinbajo said President Muhammadu Buhari has made it clear that he will focus on human development in the next four years and urged the states to focus on same to reduce the unemployment level.

The highpoint of the induction was the willingness of some development partners to give grants worth millions of dollars to states if they can meet certain criteria. The criteria, which Kwara State Governor-elect has shown willingness to look into based on the status of the state.

Some of the speakers at the event was the EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu who besieged all governors to join hands in fighting corruption which is evil and wrong, coupled with the fact that the only way to get a second term is to work for the people.

The program avail the governors information about the funding arrangement of UBE and counterpart funding, prioritizing out-of-school children and classroom participation by teachers, how to build following in advance and pushing their agenda on social media, optimal usage of ICT to digitalize their states, health facilities and health care insurance schemes, insulating social programmes from politics, security, unemployment and many more.

AbdulRazaq who attended the induction program promised to take a lot into consideration as he is aware of the high hope of Kwarans who gave his party's candidates now elected the privilege to serve.

Kwara State Governor-elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the representatives of the state at the recently concluded 3rd Ex-pro National Squash Tournament in Lagos.

"I congratulate our team for their inspiring exploits at the tournament. That our representatives are teenagers who have distinguished themselves in this game and characters conducive to such gathering again explains why we must invest in our young people across all sectors," AbdulRazaq said in a statement on Sunday.

"I am indeed proud of the youngsters who together won two gold, one silver and four bronze medals in the under 13 and 16 of the tournament."

The Kwara team included the 11-year-old squash wonderkid Mistura Durosinlohun who retained her title as the champion of the Ex-Squash Pro U-13 and U-16 championships for the third time.

Durosinlohun had won the maiden edition of the tournament in 2017 and later in 2018.

The other medal winners from the Kwara Squash team are AbdulRaheem Durosinlohun (gold); Balogun Ibrahim (silver); Ibrahim Kehinde (bronze); Goodness NnnaNa (bronze); Shuaib Giwa (bronze); and Ibrahim Azeez (bronze).

In his bid to make the process of law making flexible, credible, transparent and ensure a better synergy between the Executive and Legislative arm of government, the Governor-elect of Kwara State His Excellency Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and House of Assembly Members-elect had a Four days Parliamentary Retreat in Ghana. The retreat was aimed at exposing new members and returning members to current trends in legislation.

The retreat focused on people oriented legislation, roles of principal officers, financial autonomy of the house among other issues. It emphasized the need to form a great team of progressives without compromising core principles.

The four-day retreat for the Honorables from Kwara State was held at Accra, Ghana and was facilitated by former Deputy Senate President, Dr. Nasir Ibrahim Mantu, Senator Khairat Gwadabe and the Kwara State APC chairman, Bashir Bolarinwa, Ambassador Kayode Laro, Clerk of the Kwara State House of Assembly and Mr. Gani Ojagbohunmi Adetoro – Former Clerk, House of Reps.

The trainers were Dr Aminu Umar, Mr Ibrahim Atiku Tambuwa, Mr Ezekiel Benjamin Yissa, Dr Abdullahi Bala Adamu and Mr Abdullahi Danwanka.

At the end of the Retreat, the Governor-elect led the Members-elect on a courtesy visit to Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo where further insights was shared to foster unity and move the state forward.

Kwara State Governor-elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has described the death of the General Manager of the National Theatre Dr Stella Oyedepo as one loss too many to the state and Nigeria as a whole.

Dr Stella, a renowned playwright and an authority on Nigerian culture and traditions, was until her death in an auto crash late Monday the General Manager of the country's foremost cultural centre.

"We are devastated by the sudden death of this Amazon who had not only served our state meritoriously as executive director of the Kwara State Council for Arts and Culture but was on a national assignment to revive the iconic national theatre, Iganmu," according to a statement by AbdulRazaq's media aide, Rafiu Ajakaye.

The Governor-elect also condoled with the husband of the deceased and a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Dr Hezekiah Oyedepo, and his family.

"The development is sad and devastating but I urge the family to take solace in the eventful life of the deceased who was known for her sterling record as an authority in her field," according to the statement.

"I pray the Almighty God to repose her soul and comfort the family. My special condolences go to the elder statesman Dr Hezekiah, the widower, who has been at the forefront of the clamour for good governance as his membership of our Transition Committee shows. I also especially commiserate with the children and pray God to grant them the fortitude to bear this huge loss."

Kwara State Governor-elect, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq paid a courtesy visit to the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai in Kaduna. AbdulRahman has decided to compare notes with El-Rufai on how he has transformed Kaduna into a viable state that works for all.

Kaduna State has earlier been listed as one of the state that has improved greatly on their ease of doing business is a leading voice in the North and the country as a whole. While welcoming him, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai congratulated AbdulRahman for his victory at the poll and wish him a successful tenure.

The Kaduna State Governor also gave a bit of governance tips that helped him succeed and earn him the second term ticket. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai discussed the vision he had for Kaduna and how innovative ideas came to reality within a short period. Part of the innovation discussed was the KDInvest that brought the business community down to Kaduna, including Africa Richest man Aliko Dangote.

Furthermore, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai also touched the educational sector and how he revamped it. He advised AbdulRahman to be wary of pitfalls and sycophants that only sings vain praises that does not reflect the true happenings around.

In the company of the Kwara State Governor-elect, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was Alhaji Yinka Aluko and top government officials of the Kaduna State Governor.


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Kwara State Governor-elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has announced an 80-member Transition Committee (TC).

The Governor-elect made the announcement in a statement issued in Ilorin, the state capital, on Wednesday by his media spokesman Rafiu Ajakaye.

The Chairman of the 80-member Transition Committee is Aminu Adisa Logun, an alumnus of the Prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies(NIPPS), Kuru. Chief James Bamisaiye Ayeni is Deputy Chairman, while a one-time Permanent Secretary and former Clerk, Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Razaq Umar, will serve as Secretary.
Other members of the Committee include the APC Chairman in the State, Hon. Bashir Bolarinwa; the three Senatorial District Party Chairmen; former Governorship aspirants or representatives; party chieftains and elders.

Also included in the committee are representatives of youth, women, labour, experts and professionals in different fields of human endeavour, including retired military and security officers.

The broad representation reflected in the selection of the committee members demonstrates the avowed commitment of the Governor-elect to fulfil his promise of an all-inclusive government under the new APC administration in the State.

The composition of the TC also took into account best practices in a number of states, where a holistic change of leadership occurred, AbdulRazaq added.

He listed the terms of reference for the committee to include liaising with the outgoing government to facilitate smooth transition to the new government on May 29, 2019, engagement of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), review of the finances of the outgoing government with a focus on receipts, assets, and liabilities, among others.

The committee is also mandated to come up with policy recommendations for the incoming administration.

He expressed great optimism on the capacity of the committee members to deliver on their assignment, given their pedigree, track record, competence and evident public testimonials on their integrity, patriotism, and passion to serve the state.

AbdulRazaq charged the committee members to be sensitive to the high expectation of the electorate and the general public to experience the desired positive change in leadership while appealing to the masses to support the committee with relevant information and memoranda where necessary. The Transition Committee will be inaugurated on Thursday, 4th April 2019 at Arca Santa Event Hall, Ajase Ipo road, Ilorin at 9 a.m.

AGF AbdulRazaq SAN, father of the Kwara State Governor-elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was on Friday night honored with the First Distinguished Service Awards as a past chairman of the influential Body of Benchers (BOB).

The award was received on behalf of the legal icon by the Kwara Governor-Elect who stood in for the family of the nonagenarian.

The award was conferred on all the former chairmen of the BOB, the exclusive club of legal luminaries responsible for the formal call to the Bar of persons seeking to become legal practitioners in Nigeria.

AGF AbdulRazaq, who was the first qualified lawyer from Nigeria's northern region and a historic figure in the country's constitutional development, was chairman of the body between 1982 and 1983.

He is a Life Bencher.

The awards were presented to the various honorees by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President Bukola Saraki; and House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara.

Incidentally, AGF's own award was presented by Senator Bukola Saraki whose political dynasty was roundly defeated in the recently conducted general elections by the new Governor elect of Kwara, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who ran under the APC.

The BOB was established under the Legal Practitioners Act (LPA), now CAP L11, LFN 2004.

The Body comprises the Chief Justice of Nigeria and all Justices of the Supreme Court, the President of the Court of Appeal, the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Presiding Justices of the Court of Appeal Divisions, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, the Chief Judges of the States of the Federation, the Attorneys-General of the States of the Federation, the Chairman of the Council of Legal Education, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), thirty legal practitioners nominated by the NBA, and such number of persons not exceeding ten, who appear to the Body of Benchers to be eminent members of the legal profession in Nigeria of not less than 15 years post-call standing.

The Kwara State Governor-elect AbudulRahman AbdulRazaq today received his certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Just days after bidding the business community farewell to take over the mantle of leadership and reposition Kwara State back to a path that will work for all, the Governor-elect is back to the country in preparation for his administration smooth take off.

Alh. Abdulrahman who was flanked both sides by supporters and members of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State arrived the INEC office looking energetic and smart with smile beaming from the cheeks of everybody present.

It will be recalled that AbudulRahman was elected governor in a fashion that traumatized the ruling party and punctured the not-too famous dynasty that has grounded the state for decades.

Also present at the certificate presentation are the National Commissioner of INEC Alh. Muhammad Kudu Haruna, Kwara REC Mallam Madami Attahiru Garba, the representatives of Fire Service, NDLEA, Immigration Service, Prison Service, NSCDC, Kayode Egbetokun the Kwara state Commissioner of Police, the Kwara APC Chairman Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa amongst other dignitaries.

In his words, AbdulRahman thank God for granting him and his party success at the poll, he also thanked the electoral body for providing a level playing ground for all political parties to show and campaign to woo the electorate to their side.

He furthermore praised the security operatives for providing adequate security during the election and promise to collaborate, support and work with them upon assumption of office.

While speaking at the event, the Kwara State REC congratulated the newly elected political officials that will paddle the ship of the state for another four years. Speaking on behalf of all the elected state house of assembly members, Hon. Olawoyin congratulate the party for the success at the poll and also promise to work harmoniously for the greater benefit of the state.

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Africa CEO forum co-hosted by International Finance Corporation IFC (World Bank) will close in Kigali, Rwanda today (Tuesday).

This year's conference like the previous ones is aimed at advancing economic growth in Africa through education and innovations.

Kwara State Governor-elect, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq attended the conference as a CEO and today as the head of government to be sworn in less than three months in Kwara State.

Four Head of States, CEOs, international investors, local investors, decision makers and about 700 countries were in attendance at the single largest international business meeting on Africa continent.

Amir Ben Yahmed, President Africa CEO forum said, "Economic integration is not an opportunity but rather necessity which can not happen without the private sector.

"This conference provides a platform for chief executives to interact on their plans and learn from others.

"Africa CEO forum provides a unique platform for African governments to deepen their strategic relationships with the international business community (CEOs, Investors) and boost dialogue with development international institutions".

AbdulRazaq on the sideline of the conference expressed optimism that his state will benefit from a wide range of business and investment windows open to Africa countries.

"We discussed on how to mobilize private sector in funding cross - border infrastructure and logistical projects.

"The African Continent Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) launched recently will provide the desired window for trade amongst Africa itself," he enthused.

The forum is significant to the economic recovery of Kwara State not only as a border State in Nigeria but its ability to drive key sectors such as energy, finance, infrastructure, industrialization, agribusiness and education among others.

The forum has in one of its strategic sessions top panelists - President Kagame, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Naguib Sawaris. Others are Carlos Lopes, Philippe Le Houreon and President Sahle work Zewde.

AbdulRazaq is expected back in Nigeria today after the 2-day rewarding international business meeting with topmost CEOs and heads of government from around the world.

Meanwhile, barring any last minute change by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is expected to be presented with his certificate of return tomorrow (Wednesday) as the next governor of Kwara State.

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Kwara State Governor-Elect, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq pictured with H.E Seriake Dickson and H.E Dr Kayode Fayemi who are the Governor of Bayelsa State and Ekiti State respectively at the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda to seek economic partnership for their states.

Government College Kaduna Old Boys Association (GCKOBA), Class of 1972 - 1976, congratulates Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his emergence as the Kwara State Governor-elect in the March 9, 2019 governorship election. Address him as "a diligent, unassuming and worthy classmate"


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With heavy heart, I sincerely regret the death of our Bagadozi, who is just like a father to me.

I was opportune to have gotten close to the formidable Emir.
Having encouraged me to venture into the political arena, especially as a Nupe woman, in an environment where women hardly thrive in politics.
My last meeting with you was recent, when I came with the governor-elect, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, soliciting for your support and blessings and you gave us a welcoming audience, while encouraging unity and peace, with particular emphasis on how you want the best for kwara North and Patigi LGA in particular and also stressing the importance of infrastructural development for our communities.

The pain I feel today is similar to the one I felt when I lost my dear father years ago.
I pray for Allah to grant you eternal life and wish the family my deepest condolence.
May Almighty Allah grant Alhaji Ibrahim Chatta Umar the Etsu Patigi Aljanna fidaws.


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I immeasurably regret the death of our great royal father, Alhaji Ibrahim Chatta Umar, and send my condolences to his family, the entire royal community in Kwara State and the people of Patigi in particular.

I was opportune to meet the formidable emir not so long ago, and the brief moment remains one of which I cherish the most in my various encounters. He was an altruist, a leader per excellence and a sincere man in every sense of it.

Let’s all remember to imbibe the lessons he lived to teach us and put him and his families in our prayer.

May Allah grant him Al jannah firdaws.

Kwara State Governor-Elect AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has described as shocking and regretful the sudden death of the Etsu Pategi Alhaji Ibrahim Chatta Umar.

AbdulRazaq said in a statement by his media aide, Rafiu Ajakaye, that the first class monarch's legacy of uniting his people for peace and development will be missed.

“The Etsu Pategi was uncompromising about the unity, peace and development of his people and community. This legacy stood him out throughout his reign,” according to the statement on Wednesday

AbdulRazaq condoled with the Kwara State Government, the Emir of Ilorin and the people of Kwara North on the passing of the Etsu Pategi, who was vice chairman of the state's traditional council.

“Specifically, we commiserate with the immediate family and people of Pategi on this sad loss of their monarch and pray the Almighty Allah to stand by them in this trying period and grant the Etsu Pategi aljannah Firdaus,” the statement added.

The monarch died late Tuesday in the Nigerian capital Abuja and will be buried Wednesday afternoon in Pategi.


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The Kwara State Governor-elect, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, paid visit to the Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja today. The Governor-elect who was on a thank you visit eulogize the virtue of the Vice President for the critical role he played in the build up of the governorship election in the State.

The Governor-elect who said the good aroma of leadership that smells from the President has rubbed on Kwara state which has made the state align back to the central and away from the now infamous dynasty that has plunged the state into a state of slow development.

While promising to follow the tenant of President Muhammadu Buhari on quality leadership, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq promised to deliver good governance and return the state back to her rightful place. He also congratulated the Vice President on his re-election and pray God grant them more successes in the next four years and beyond.

A dead man has been elected as a legislature in Nevada’s State Assembly, in the just concluded U.S. mid-term elections.

Voters in Nevada just elected dead man Dennis Hof.

According to the Huffington Post, Mr Dennis Hof died unexpectedly in mid-October, but his name wasn’t scratched off the ballot under Nevada law.

The pro-Trump candidate still found favour with the voters and patrons of Hof’s Nevada brothel, even from the great beyond just to keep his memory alive.

Elections officials said that Republican Dennis Hof won a seat in Nevada’s State Assembly, with 53 percent of the vote in his Clark County, beating Democrat school administrator and political newcomer, Lesia Romanov, who amassed 47 percent of the vote.
Hof had attempted to mould his political image on that of President Donald Trump, often referring to himself as “Trump from Pahrump” after his hometown in Nevada, according to reports.

The brothel owner, who ran an anti-establishment campaign, got into the crucial race after winning the primary but was not destined to see his political triumph.
This October, Hof was found dead at Love Ranch, one of his legal brothels, after his 72nd birthday party, which featured guests such as legendary porn star Ron Jeremy and potential Republican Senate candidate Joe Arpaio.

However, his name remained on the ballot in accordance with Nevada’s legislation, as the deadline for changing the roster had passed.
Despite the paradoxical outcome, there are procedures in place to ensure that when Hof’s posthumous victory is confirmed, local county commissioners may appoint another Republican to fill his seat.


This set the expectations of Hof’s campaign manager, Chuck Muth, high; as he suggested voters would still opt for the deceased Republican ahead of the General Elections.
“They will feel much more comfortable casting the ballot for him, knowing there will be another Republican to replace him,” he said shortly after the love-vendor’s passing.
Some mocked the U.S. election system for this rare occurrence.


https://www.fidelinfo.com/2018/11/07/dead-man-wins-election-in-united-states-of-america/

OSUN 2018 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS: PDP LEAVE MAHMOOD YAKUBU ALONE.

"The Commission has been applying this regulation in several elections. So there is nothing new here. This was applied in Governorship elections in:

1. Imo State [2011 and 2015]
2. Anambra State [2013]
3. Taraba State [2015]
4. Kogi State [2015]
5. Bayelsa State [2015] etc.

Let us take a look at examples of these inconclusive elections.

Case Number [1]
IMO GUBER ELECTIONS 2015

Okorocha [APC]—385,671
Ihedioha [PDP] ——306,142
Margin———79,529
Cancelled votes——144,715

From the above, it is evident that the margin or victory was lower than the cancelled votes, a number that is enough to alter the balance. The Commission under Professor Attahiru Jega did the needful and promptly declared the elections inconclusive.

Take note that my party, the ruling party then hailed the decision and applauded the decision of the INEC, calling it a "patriotic and sound decision". Of course, PDP kicked against it. A re-run election was scheduled. Recall that a similar situation had happened in 2011 in the same IMO between Okorocha and Ikedi Ohakim where INEC had declared the elections inconclusive because elections did not take place in some wards.

Case Number [2]
ANAMBRA SENATORIAL ELECTION 2011

Dora Akunyili [APGA] ——66,273
Chris Ngige [ACN] ——65,576
Margin —697

INEC declared the elections inconclusive because elections did not take place in some wards with a voting population that was higher than the margin of victory.

Case Number [3]
KOGI GUBER ELECTION 2015

Abubakar Audu [APC] —240,867
Wada Idris [PDP] —199,514
Margin —————41,353
Cancelled votes ———49,953

Again, the margin here was less than the cancellations and was rightly declared inconclusive by Professor Mahmood Yakubu led INEC.

The point to note here was that the APC was by this time the ruling party and clearly had a huge lead but Yakubu still refused to budge under pressure by the ruling party to announce it as winner. My party the PDP applauded it.

CASE NUMBER [4]
BAYELSA GUBER ELECTIONS 2015

Dickson [PDP] ——105,748
Sylva [APC]——72,594
Margin ——33,154

In the case of Bayelsa, a contraption of an election had taken place in Southern Ijaw which had Sylva winning the entire 120,000 votes in that area, but this much maligned Yakubu refused to accept it , declared it inconclusive and ordered a re-run for the number of registered voters were clearly more than the margin of victory. The PDP received this news well and celebrated it.

CASE NUMBER [5]
ANAMBRA GUBER ELECTION 2013

Obiano [APGA] —174,710
Tony Nwoye [PDP] —94,956
Margin——79,754
Cancelled votes——113,113

Again the Commission under Jega declared it inconclusive and the PDP celebrated it as a bold move.

Mahmood’s sins is simply that he accepted to serve under this president and for some, that is an unforgivable sin. But it is immaterial, Yakubu is on track and will not be distracted. I love my party but I must stand by truth and justice. Nothing less is demanded of me.

Written by: AYODELE PIUS AYODELE,
DR BEE,
08137272106
25TH,SEPTEMBER,2018.

Osun Decides: A take home assignment for APC after smelling defeat in a stronghold.


The most popular definition of democracy that Nigerians are familiar with is that, it is the government of the people by the people and for the people. However, this definition appears to be theoretical and not practicable in the Nigeria context.

An average Nigerian has the mentality that their votes won't count and only apply for voters card mostly for business or official purposes. The recent election in Osun state has revealed that things are changing and there is hope for all Nigerians. It has shown that their votes do not just count but echo that a new mindset should arise.

APC no doubt is the ruling party which is normal for every other political party to aim to pull down but it's quite sad they have not learnt a lesson of sustainance rather choose to dwell in the euphoria of pride of never to be defeated. Thanks to Osun election that bruised the bragging rights and showed the party the need to reassess, re-strategise and define a new pathway for victory. Dwelling too much on Ekiti victory is one of the ways to guarantee defeat.

Permit me to highlight some of the miscalculation and wrong deeds of the party as a whole. I know some people's ego may be bashed with this but I am not sorry as the ship if allowed to sink will consume all.

I still find it disappointing that a ruling party decides to give Adeleke and Omisore a free hand in their comfort zones and not trying to reduce the winning margin from your opponent's home.

On every APC members lips is echoes of Adeleke will win convincingly Ede and environs and Omisore will win Ife and her environs. This can only make me pity APC the more. Even a nuclear biological family have difference in ideology which an outsider can benefit from to their own advantage and this doesn't stop them from being biological family but just ideological differences and since political parties is the coming together of people with similar ideologies why is this principle not taken into consideration and a bold step not taken to give a fight at Adeleke and Omisore's comfort zone with amazing political strategies doubling our political reinforcement in those areas.

Changing a winning strategy in politics is always suicidal but strengthening the strategy based on peculiarities of every geographical area is wisdom.
I still can't believe a ruling party that defeated a sitting Governor of the opposition party is struggling to win convincingly in a state controlled by her.

Perhaps, the APC don't know that a rerun for a ruling party is not different from a loss but taking consolation is good if this is a temporary consolation that will terminate shortly after the rerun is done. The party agents whose methods are best known to the party leaders who were assigned to beat the opposition tactics for tactics later dashed the hopes of even party members. Only God knows if they voted their party when some of them were given degrading amount in some polling units.

A ruling party who knows that some people's conscience is attached to how much they received at the polling units before voting was giving #1000 when the opposition was giving #2500, #4000 while opposition was giving #5000 and in some areas opposition giving even more. The opposition was always ensuring they gave something more as if they were in partnership with the ruling party agents to ensure they were seen as giving more at several polling units which went a long way to create impressions in the heart of some voters as being taking for granted and over confidence which ripple effect is where we are today and the loss of polling units by APC party leaders affirm the obvious.

The current unsettling of Akinwunmi Ambode by Lagos APC really went a long way in affecting the confidence to vote continuity as some voters saw the act as imposition at will knowing some of them have not been to Lagos nor have a full know how of how Lagos political structure is positioned.

Some voters that have been to Lagos that sees the governor as a working governor compared to some of his contemporaries felt the APC in Lagos was looking for what to eat at the expense of the citizens and felt this is the best time to show the party they are different from Lagos even though they are not convinced Adeleke is better than Oyetola.

Many voters which are also people working for party victory, convinced that Ambode erred, still wonder why Asiwaju cannot forgive him. One of them even said, "so Oyetola is going to put us under Lagos mandate structure? God forbid!" and as such sees Adeleke as a lesser devil.

Aregbesola no doubt did well infrastructure wise but paying the hasty months salary is a very wrong strategy as the Governor took no time to explain explicitly how and why the salaries was paid so close to election. The timing was wrong as some civil servants who have tagged the governor "Baba Hafusa" based on the mode adopted for payment of salaries felt their salaries which is their entitlement was used as a political bargaining tool which may be the feedback mechanism of the governor.

I wish not to bore us with a long epistle but I will want to end by saying if the party sees all those who left the party as enemies who should not be contacted, lobby those aggrieved first within the party sincerely over Oyetola's choice and reach out to those not happy within the opposition parties. Talk to all contenders and pretenders on the ballot and most importantly dialogue with Omisore irrespective of the opposition reaching him first or considering his political genesis and ensure political trading are sincerely and not desperately done like a man hungry for sex.

If we do not address these obvious cracks in the party, we may be welcoming Adeleke as the governor-elect based on our insensitivity.



Fafoluyi Olayinka M. Solace
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Twitter: @senatorsolace

AMBODE LE KAN SI: ASIWAJU NEEDS TO LISTEN

If Asiwaju fails to allow peace with Ambode after the calibre of people talking him out of war.

He will have his way in Lagos for now but a scratch on his power to also reconcile people out of war because it happened during your unhappiness with Ambode and we allow you have your way will echo forever.

I have no doubt that if a state of peace is not reached and Ambode allowed to seek reelection Tinubu will suffer more than he stands to gain.

If he has his way, I won't be surprised if he also submit names of Minister to Buhari and Buhari also echoes am happy with the name but the electorate my own follower don't want this names to be minister.

Afi fila perin ojo kan ni iyi yen mo

If Chairman reconciliation can not reconcile his home it speaks volume let's not shy away from this truth.


For insightful engagement:

Fafoluyi Olayinka Solace
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Fafoluyiolayinka@gmail.com
I tweet @Senatorsolace