Prof. Wale Sulaiman's message to Political Supporters

I want to sincerely thank and appreciate the support of all key Social Democratic Party (SDP) party faithfuls, community leaders, traditional institutions, SDP candidates in Kwara South senatorial district, SDP political leaders, SDP party members, and most importantly all the 25,000 people that voted for me across the 7 LGAs of Kwara South for their support and belief in our vision for Kwara South in the last election. We gave it our best effort, but God's decision ultimately prevailed as people chose to re-elect my brother Senator Lola Ashiru.

Politics is all about interests at either the community, ward, local government, senatorial or state level. The only and most important interests that have ever mattered to me were those of the people who have been denied dividends of democracy for so long. These are the people that I wanted to serve.

I have always maintained that I am a professional in politics, not a professional politician. Democracy is about freedom of choice and expressions. Therefore, it would be wrong of me to give any directive to my supporters on what decisions to make with regards to their political affiliations, as it is up to each individual to determine how his/her interests can best be served. I do however urge all people in the course of making their decisions to support the state and federal governments in all ways that they can for the betterment of our state and country.

I believe that my life’s calling is neurosurgery, neurosciences, healthcare leadership and administration. Everything that I have achieved in life has been made possible through hard-work, dedication to excellence, honesty, the courage to do right (even when it's unpopular or uncomfortable) with the highest degree of integrity, and of course by the grace of God. I remain resolute to use my expertise and all I have to help move my dear state and Nigeria forward. Likewise, my family and I are also committed to giving back to the less privileged through philanthropy, and we will continue to support Nigeria’s economic development through our work in the private sector.

I wish you and your families all your hearts’ desires.

Prof. Wale Sulaiman MD., PhD., FRCS(C), _CON_

Democracy Day: NWG Advocates Robust Collaboration Between Labour Unions, Government


Nigerian Workers Group (NWG) has harped on strong collaboration between Nigerian labour unions and the government to ensure a generation of workers with a passion to drive government policy.

This is contained in a statement issued by the group and signed by its President Dr. David Kayode Ehindero FCPA, in commemoration of 2023 Democracy Day.


The statement read in parts: “As we celebrate the beauty of democracy and the progress we have made over the years, we are reminded of the challenges that continue to plague our democracy.

“Electoral misconduct and other factors have cast a shadow over our democracy, and we have also faced leadership challenges that have prevented us from fully realizing the gains of democracy.

“Nigerian politicians have often been ill-prepared to provide good leadership, and many of them have become accidental leaders.

“While the legitimacy of the new Nigerian President's victory is still being questioned, Nigerians are ready to give him a chance to prove his leadership acumen. We believe he is a Democrat who is well-equipped for leadership.

“However, we call for a serious look into the subsidy removal and urge the government to avoid transferring the cost onto Nigerian workers, as this could greatly erode their purchasing power and standard of living.

“We believe that democracy can thrive in Nigeria if we work together to address its challenges and build a brighter future for all Nigerians. On this Democracy Day, let us renew our commitment to democracy and work towards a better future for our country”.

The Nigerian Workers Group (NWG) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the interests and welfare of Nigerian workers. The group advocates for fair labor practices, workers' rights, and social justice in Nigeria.

NIWOSEC, child of necessity among Labour Unions, Says NOA Director

Kwara State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr Olusegun Adeyemi on Thursday lauded the approach of the Nigerian Workforce Strategy and Enlightenment Centre (NIWOSEC) to issues affecting workers in Nigeria, describing the organisation as a child of necessity.

The NOA director made the commendation at a conference organised by the organisation to commemorate the 2023 International Workers Day held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists hall, G.R.A, Ilorin, Kwara State.

“NIWOSEC must be commended for its holistic approach to workers' issues both in the formal and informal sectors. The organization has shown that it's a child of necessity going by how it is covering some aspect of workers' life not included in the operation of the organised Labour Unions,” he said.

The NOA boss also calls on the government to launch an aggressive campaign against ‘JAPA’ syndrome, saying “To develop our country we need both material and human capital and we want the present administration to launch a serious campaign on JAPA syndrome to develop our country.”

Also speaking at the conference, the state chairman of the Productivity Committee, Mr. Nasir Abdulkadir, tasked Tinubu-led administration on transparency and accountability over the proceeds of subsidy removal.

Abdulkadir said “Subsidy removal is not a problem but utilization of the proceeds is what people did not have trust in and Tinubu as a new president needs to convince us that the proceeds will be utilised in the interest of the masses that are going to suffer for the removal”.

Earlier in his opening address the president of the Nigerian Workers Group (NWG) and lead strategist at the NIWOSEC, Dr David Kayode Ehindero, stated that NIWOSEC was birthed to complement the efforts of the Labour Unions and cover areas they did not address.

“The Nigerian Workforce Strategy and Enlightenment Centre (NIWOSEC) recognised the importance of the Nigerian Workers and came up with the Workers Group idea to complement the efforts of the Labour Unions and cover areas they did not address.

"The group is an elite Network of Nigerian Workforce that brings human resources training and development to the forefront.

“We believe that investing in human resources training and development should be a priority for any nation that seeks to achieve sustainable growth and development.

"NIWOSEC is committed to ensuring that all workers, regardless of their category have access to labour-related services that will enhance their productivity and increase their standard of living.

“As we celebrate this year International Workers’ Day, it's important to remind ourselves of the need to maximize the human resources potentials embedded in Nigeria’s Workforce.

“We call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize investment in the Nigerian workers, as this is a sacrosanct step towards achieving global standard and earning Nigeria her rightful place among the greatest nations of the world.

He made known that the organization has resolved some workers-related problems within the Military sector that are not allowed to join NLC, and has also rendered some free legal services to many other workers in the informal and formal sectors that approached them over what he described as injustice at their work places.

He said NIWOSEC is a global organization with recognition from United Nations.

According to him, membership of the group is open to any interested workers from both formal and informal sectors with registration available online

It’s a new beginning in Nigeria as Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is sworn in as the new President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria. This is likely the first time in the history of Nigeria that a proven political leader is being sworn in as the Commander-in-Chief. His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT), GCFR is a self-made man who fought his way to the top while bringing others up with him. He is a survivor who has never been afraid to be disruptive and stand up to domineering and oppressive leaders.

BAT is bold and courageous, and that is exactly what Nigeria needs at this critical moment. We need a leader with a proven track record of success and unyielding tenacity. The tenacity to fight corruption, fix our broken educational system so that we may prepare our children for 21st century jobs, the tenacity to restore law and order, remove fuel subsidy that only enriches a handful of corrupt leaders, and the tenacity to transform our economy through diversification & investments in new industries with amazing potentials (agriculture, clean energy, tourism, entertainment, research and innovation and so much more).

I believe that he is a leader that will invest in grooming new patriotic, selfless, and progressive leaders with the capacity and capability to contribute to a new Nigeria with ‘renewed hope’ regardless of their family lineage, economic status or political alignment. I am optimistic that we will witness the transformation of Nigeria.

May God grant you the strength, good health, wisdom and a team that is as committed to a new Nigeria as you are. I pray that God blesses you, all Nigerians, and our beloved country.

Prof. Wale Sulaiman MD, PhD., FRCS(C), CON

Labour Party denies collapsing structure for PDP/APC, warns against political jobbers

https://accuratenewsng.com/be-wary-of-political-jobbers-kwara-labour-party-denies-collapsing-structure-for-any-party/

Thirty-six state chairmen of the Labour Party on Friday denied any crisis among them, saying they are focused on the general elections.

Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the chairman of all the 36 state chairmen as well as that of the FCT, Comrade Kehinde Rotimi, said that people should be wary of last minute attempt to cause disunity in the party.

Comrade Kehinde Rotimi, who doubles as the Kwara state chairman of the Labour Party described as untrue a statement credited to the Gombe state chairman of the party, Mallam Abdulahi Sanni, to the effect that the 36 state chairmen of the party were not pleased with the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
https://accuratenewsng.com/were-same-page-with-obi-say-lp-chairmen-distances-selves-from-sannis-statement/

*RAFIU IBRAHIM KWARA SOUTH CONSPIRACY THEORY REVEALED*


Politics is about service. It is the hallmark of service to humanity through quality representation devoid of fear and comprised thought process. These are the entrenched attributes and basic ingredients needed to provide representation, particularly in Kwara south.

Curiously, the trend of representation in Kwara south senatorial district over time had been figure head representation. The story has not changed with the personality of Senator Rafiu Ibrahim who is re-branding on an identifiable master – servant structure.

It is no longer news that he surrendered the mandate given to him by Kwara south electorates to his godfather, Senator Bukola Saraki while serving as member, Kwara State House of Assembly, Federal House of Representatives, the Senate between 2009 and 2019.


Regrettably, the gloomy picture remains same with the cult- like relationship between Senator Ibrahim and his anointed godfather, Bukola Saraki in his quest to serve as a senator in the Saturday, 25th of February, 2023 election under the platform of a dementia ridden political party, Peoples Democratic Party.

The good news is that, Kwara south people are wiser now. They are knowledgeable to decipher between altruistic and jaundiced representation.

According to a dictum; you can fool some of the people all the time, you can fool all the people some of the time, you certainly, cannot fool all the people all the time.


Therefore, Kwara southerners say NO to proxy representation, NO to a stooge masquerading as their representative.
As usual, in glorifying his paymaster and godfather, in 2018, 42 members from the 4 Wards in Ajikobi constituency were empowered by Senator Rafiu Ibrahim to celebrate Dr Bukola Saraki’s annual birthday anniversary.

The humongous amount of money lavished for the empowerment was obviously from the constituency allocation for Kwara south as a then serving Senator.


In 2022, Senator Rafiu Ibrahim enlarged the number of beneficiaries to 72 from the same 4 Wards in Ajikobi constituency to appreciate his godfather for handing over the Kwara south senatorial ticket to him.

*The empowerment items include; 5 Taxi [Mazda], 5 Tricycle, 5 Motorcycles, 10 Deep freezers, 10 set of Computers, 10 Inter locking filling machines, 10 Generators, 10 Scholarships in higher institutions, 10 Clippers, 10 Dryers, 10 Washing machines, 10 Sewing machines, 30 cash donations [100,000.00 EACH]*

From the fore- going, Kwara south SAY NO to capital flight representation through annual Ajikobi Ward sponsorship of political programmes that does not have impact on their people and continuous idolizing of Saraki dynasty to the detriment of Kwara south senatorial district.

Kwara south Say NO to representative of a godfather who is in dire need of financial rehabilitation after suffering an embarrassing waterloo in national politics.

Kwara south Say NO to Saraki dynasty tendencies.
Kwara south Say NO to capital flight representation under PDP.

Kwara south Say YES to a ‘son of the soil’ who will truly identify with their genuine aspirations with NO GOD-FATHER.


VOICE OF KWARA SOUTH P
PROGRESSIVE YOUTH

The residents of Bodesadu Community in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State on Friday sensitized on the importance of asking government officials valid questions as part of ways to promote good governance.

The call was made during the media advocacy campaign on whistleblowing organized by African Centre for Media and Information Literacy AFRICMIL supported by the John D and CATHERINE T MacArthur Foundation.

Addressing the participants at the Nigeria Union of Teachers secretariat at Bodesadu in Kwara North, a resource person Abdulrahman Ayuba, who is also a Cheif Executive Officer, Center for Community Empowerment and poverty Eradication, CCEPE, charged the community to come alive in being surveillants of any form corruption they come across.

“It is part of your rights and responsibilities to always ask valid questions when capital projects like boreholes water, road, health centre are brought to your community in order to decode if there is corruption so as to ensure effective transparency and better living of the residents.

“You have to be more proactive and sensitive to monitoring news around you, as to be able to serve as deliberate lookouts for any devisive act or corruption which can necessitate a poor economy and affect the total wellbeing of youand others in your community”

Earlier in his Welcome Address the Coordinator, African Center for Media and Information Literacy, AFRICMIL, Chido Onumah represented by the program manager, Mr Kolawole Ogunbiyi urged the participants to always speak out in the face of anything that could potentially harm or endanger their environments.

Chido added that AFRICMIL will work in collaboration with community-based organisations to encourage the people at the grassroots to adopt the culture of blowing the whistle.

Speaking on behalf of the community Chief Imam Bodesadu community, Alhaji Ibrahim Nuhu Baba lauded the advocacy campaign said it will encourage people to move from their low state of devastation to a better state of living.

“Our community will become revamp when we learnt how to speak out on wrongdoings without fear of intimidation”

Also speaking, the representative of the Police Relationship Committee, Alhaji Dauda Ibrahim, noted that the whistleblowing training will assist in solving the issues of insecurity in the society.

He, however, solicited the support of government and nongovernmental organizations to assist the community in the areas of poor supply of electricity.

The residents of Bodesadu Community in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State on Friday sensitized on the importance of asking government officials valid questions as part of ways to promote good governance.

The call was made during the media advocacy campaign on whistleblowing organized by African Centre for Media and Information Literacy AFRICMIL supported by the John D and CATHERINE T MacArthur Foundation.

Addressing the participants at the Nigeria Union of Teachers secretariat at Bodesadu in Kwara North, a resource person Abdulrahman Ayuba, who is also a Cheif Executive Officer, Center for Community Empowerment and poverty Eradication, CCEPE, charged the community to come alive in being surveillants of any form corruption they come across.

“It is part of your rights and responsibilities to always ask valid questions when capital projects like boreholes water, road, health centre are brought to your community in order to decode if there is corruption so as to ensure effective transparency and better living of the residents.

“You have to be more proactive and sensitive to monitoring news around you, as to be able to serve as deliberate lookouts for any devisive act or corruption which can necessitate a poor economy and affect the total wellbeing of youand others in your community”

Earlier in his Welcome Address the Coordinator, African Center for Media and Information Literacy, AFRICMIL, Chido Onumah represented by the program manager, Mr Kolawole Ogunbiyi urged the participants to always speak out in the face of anything that could potentially harm or endanger their environments.

Chido added that AFRICMIL will work in collaboration with community-based organisations to encourage the people at the grassroots to adopt the culture of blowing the whistle.

Speaking on behalf of the community Chief Imam Bodesadu community, Alhaji Ibrahim Nuhu Baba lauded the advocacy campaign said it will encourage people to move from their low state of devastation to a better state of living.

“Our community will become revamp when we learnt how to speak out on wrongdoings without fear of intimidation”

Also speaking, the representative of the Police Relationship Committee, Alhaji Dauda Ibrahim, noted that the whistleblowing training will assist in solving the issues of insecurity in the society.

He, however, solicited the support of government and nongovernmental organizations to assist the community in the areas of poor supply of electricity.

Your Roles In Promoting Good Governance - AFRICMIL Sensitizes Kwara Community


The residents of Bodesadu Community in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State on Friday sensitized on the importance of asking government officials valid questions as part of ways to promote good governance.

The call was made during the media advocacy campaign on whistleblowing organized by African Centre for Media and Information Literacy AFRICMIL supported by the John D and CATHERINE T MacArthur Foundation.

Addressing the participants at the Nigeria Union of Teachers secretariat at Bodesadu in Kwara North, a resource person Abdulrahman Ayuba, who is also a Cheif Executive Officer, Center for Community Empowerment and poverty Eradication, CCEPE, charged the community to come alive in being surveillants of any form corruption they come across.

“It is part of your rights and responsibilities to always ask valid questions when capital projects like boreholes water, road, health centre are brought to your community in order to decode if there is corruption so as to ensure effective transparency and better living of the residents.

“You have to be more proactive and sensitive to monitoring news around you, as to be able to serve as deliberate lookouts for any devisive act or corruption which can necessitate a poor economy and affect the total wellbeing of youand others in your community”

Earlier in his Welcome Address the Coordinator, African Center for Media and Information Literacy, AFRICMIL, Chido Onumah represented by the program manager, Mr Kolawole Ogunbiyi urged the participants to always speak out in the face of anything that could potentially harm or endanger their environments.

Chido added that AFRICMIL will work in collaboration with community-based organisations to encourage the people at the grassroots to adopt the culture of blowing the whistle.

Speaking on behalf of the community Chief Imam Bodesadu community, Alhaji Ibrahim Nuhu Baba lauded the advocacy campaign said it will encourage people to move from their low state of devastation to a better state of living.

“Our community will become revamp when we learnt how to speak out on wrongdoings without fear of intimidation”

Also speaking, the representative of the Police Relationship Committee, Alhaji Dauda Ibrahim, noted that the whistleblowing training will assist in solving the issues of insecurity in the society.

He, however, solicited the support of government and nongovernmental organizations to assist the community in the areas of poor supply of electricity.

Mashood Mustapha Donates N10 million for Development of Ilorin Emirate


Ilorin-born business mogul and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Moshood Mustapha (MM) has donated the sum of N10 million for Durbar and other developmental activities of the Ilorin Emirate.

The Durbar which is aimed at promoting the age-long royal culture of the Ilorin Emirate is scheduled to hold on the second day of Eid-el Kabir at the palace forecourt, Ilorin.

Speaking during the cash presentation, MM said, “Durbar is something that we see as our culture and we are proud of it and ready to contribute our quota to keep it growing and sustainable.

“It’s not just donating money but coming around to be associated with the committee and appreciate them for promoting our culture.

MM explained that the N10 million will be shared in the following order: N5 million for the Ilorin Durbar Committee, N2 million for the maintenance of the Ilorin Emirate Central Mosque, N1 million for the Emirate Football team for Durbar, N1 million for the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association and N1 million for Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union.

He noted that the gesture was not about politics “We should take ourselves as brother and sister and not let politics divide us”

He, however urged other stakeholders in the state to support in uplifting the Emirate and Kwara.

In his remark, the Chairman of the Ilorin Emirate Durbar committee, Engr Sulyman Yahaya Alapansapa appreciated MM for the kind gesture.

He said, “We see your coming as encouragement because you identified fully with the program of Emir and it is a wake-up call to other wealthy sons and daughters of the emirate to follow MM’s path.”

He noted that the Ilorin Emirate Durbar was initiated by the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, to foster unity and progress of the Ilorin Emirate.

Engr Alapansapa added, “We are planning to expand our scope this year and make it more elaborate.

“We are also talking with UNESCO to be around as part of an effort to incorporate Durbar into their calendar.”

For his part, the representative of the Emir of Ilorin, the Seriki Gobir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ahmad Yusuf Gobir thanked MM for reaching out to the Durbar Committee and supporting other developmental activities of the Emirate.

He said, “Your gesture is simply a way of cementing the reputation you already have in the emirate, and we assure you that the money will be judiciously used. We promise one of the best Durbar in the history of Ilorin Emirate”.

We could recall that Moshood Mustapha, (MM) the son of the Wali of Ilorin has also completed the total renovation of the Emir’s Palace.

Those present during the cash presentation includes the Dan masami of Ilorin, Engr Sulyman Yahya Alapansanpa; the president of IEDPU, Alhaji Usman Ottah; the Seriki Gobir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ahmad Yusuf Gobir; Retired AIG, Adisa Bolanta.

Others are the Chairman, Durbar Media Committee, Alhaji Tunde Ori-Okoh; Professor (Dr.) Aishat Gobir; Professor Ibrahim Jawondo; and APC House of Reps candidate, Hon. Yinka Aluko, amongst other eminent sons and daughters of Ilorin emirate.

POST PDP PRIMARY: ITS TIME FOR SARAKI TO QUIT POLITICS

By Babatunde Olokooba

With his crashing at the just concluded Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary election , it may just be the right time for Senator Bukola Saraki to throw in the towel in partisan politics and save his family name .
Reports from the sidelines of the primary indicate that his dismal performance, despite the media hypes, throws him up as a perpetual loser in all elections in recent times .
This is the 4th time Saraki lost woefully in critical elections .
During the 2015 Presidential primaries among Nothern aspirants , Saraki lost woefully to the former Vice President ,Atiku Abubakar .
In the Presidential primaries of the party in Port Harcourt ,Saraki lost woefully in the primaries and later worked against his party .
In 20 19 , Bukola was completely humiliated in his home State , Kwara State , losing out all seats to the APC winning team under Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq as the new Executive Governor and leader of the State .
Not only did he lose his return bid to the Senate , all his candidates in Governorship , National and State’s Assemblies lost to APC .
Humiliated out of the State by the results of the 2019 elections , those who are close to him said it was then Saraki first mooted the idea of throwing in the towel in partisan politics .
Based on the disorientation and grave disbelief he suffered from the 2019 elections , he had refused to reach out to majority of his lieutenants and rebuffed most requests for assistance and guidance .
The Inspiration for him to give the presidency another shot came from his marabout who prophecized that he would be Nigeria President in 2023 and that he may regain control of Kwara political leadership .
Saraki was said to have regained enthusiasm and hope by this prophecy but he was said to have maintained a calculated lean purse in his political financing .
Some sources close to him claimed he might have lived on tactical sponsorship of his sister Gbemisola Saraki and a fellow Presidential aspirant.
Currently , Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq’s most impressive performance in all sectors in 3 years and his leadership style particularly in prudent transparent management of resources as different from the corruptive legacies of 16 years of PDP under Saraki’s leadership in Kwara appears to have given Governor AbdulRahaman a clean bill and easy ride to his 2023 2nd term bid .
Notwithstanding being secretly funded by his sister, Gbemi, the current acting Minister of Transport in President Buharis government, an intriguing plan lost on Aso Rock, the duo cannot match the financial fire power of the APC key members in Kwara.
Apart from being a self made billionaire , Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has endless list of young multi- billionaires with him in all the 3 senatorial districts in the Sate .
The list includes the famous business mogul Hajia Muinat Bola Sagaya , Salihu Mustapha , APC Senatorial candidate who beat the incumbent Dr. Yahaya Oloriegbe in the just concluded primaries in Kwara Senatorial district and Mashood Mustapha , a former National Assembly member .
Others include Yahaya Sarki , a very successful entrepreneur and loyalist of Governor AbdulRahaman Abdul Razaq .
Governor Abdul Rahaman AbdulRazaq ‘s die hard loyalists include high flying corporate executives and businessmen in Kwara South and Kwara North .
Lately , all the traditional rulers in the State , led by the Emir of Ilorin ,Dr. Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari endorsed AbdulRahaman ‘s 2nd term in appreciation of his AbdulRahaman performance in governance . The vast majority of youths , women and stakeholders across the State have endorsed Governor AbdulRahaman and indeed APC for a 2nd term .
Elites from Kwara who reside in major cities such as Abuja , Lagos , Kano , Kaduna and Port Harcourt have resolved to deny the Saraki dynasty access to power in Kwara State again
At both state and national levels , Saraki appears to have squandered and lost the golden opportunity he had to consolidate on the political legacies of his late father .
In fact , many locals in his Ilorin home town believe that the law of Karma behind his current political tragedy can be traced to curses his late father rained on him on his hospital bed because of the humiliation he suffered from him at the time the father had reposed all confidence on Bukola to be his political savior .
Bukola’s former supporters and die hard loyalists , in their thousands , accross the State are reportedly holding meetings with Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq to decamp enmasse to APC in the next few weeks .
Vice President Atiku Abubakar , unlike 2019 when he appointed Saraki as his Presidential Campaign Director General is said to have lost confidence in Saraki and will not trust him in any sensitive office .
In the build up to the primaries , Saraki tried to play a fast one on his fellow aspirants by foisting a consensus on them. A committee headed by Professor Ango Abdullahi could not reach a deal among Aspirants but Saraki issued a statement claiming he has been endorsed as the annointed candidate. This was discovered to be false in a interview granted with Professor Abdullahi
Two of the Aspirants Governor Aminu Tambuwal and Mohammed Hayyatudeen took their pound of flesh from Saraki by withdrawing at the last minute at the Presidential primary to ensure smooth emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party flag bearer for 2023 .
Finally , we must note Saraki’s blunder in zoning PDP Governorship ticket to Kwara North at a time Ilorin and the State are witnessing the best of governance in the State under Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq .This is seen by the many Kwarans as the final straw that will break the Camel’s back .
Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq is currently being celebrated for his uncommon political strategy which has brought together the best of the State in all the candidates running with him for 2023 .
The likes of Saliu Mustspha ,the current Turaki of Ilorin and APC Senatorial candidate for Kwara Central , Senator Abubakar Sadique for Kwara North and Senator Ashiru for Kwara South, Mukhtar Sagaya for Asa/ Ilorin West Rep. Yinka Aluko for Ilorin East and South Rep , the son of former Governor of the State , C.O. Adebayo and Tajudeen Abioye for Reps.in Kwara South , Bio and other in Kwara North and all for the State House of Assembly including not less than 5 popular female candidates in fulfillment of gender inclusiveness puts APC team as the best winning team to repeat the 2019 landslide victory for the party in 2023 .
Indeed Many supporters of Saraki vowed that “ Oga is done with party politics with this his crashing again in the just concluded PDP presidenti canal primary election .”
We hope Saraki will heed the wise counsel by bowing out and save his family name.

Babatunde Olokooba writes from Ilorin

APC Convention: North Central Youths appeals to stakeholders to Adopt Abiola as consensus Youth Leader

The progressive youths under the agies of Coalition of North Central Youth Forum has endorsed the Ogun state-born Hajia Kareemat Aderinsola Abiola for the position of the All Progressive Congress(APC) National Youth Leader in the forthcoming National Convention coming up on the 26th of March 2022.

The coalition of the All Progressive Congress, APC, groups, Tuesday, threw their weight of support behind the aspiration of Hajia Kareemat Aderinsola Abiola Abiola for the Office of the National Youth leader of the party in the March 26 2022 National Convention.

Adeyefa Moses from Kwara State and a spokesman for the group while addressing the journalist in Abuja, said the endorsement of the daughter of the late winner of the annulled June 12 election, MKO Abiola ticks all boxes when it comes to experience, capacity, knowledge and loyalty to the ideologies of the party.

"Our choice of endorsement of Rinsola Abiola as the National Youth Leader of APC is borne out of her loyalty to the party and her antecedent in carrying out different party assignments diligently at various levels since the formation of the party in 2013. Between 2013 and now, Abiola has demonstrated commitment to the project APC at all levels. She has the quality and competence to lead the youth in our great party"

“In terms of capacity, competence and gender inclusiveness that we are all clamouring for, Hajia Abiola is the right choice. On behalf of the North Central youth wing of our dear party, we present to you Rinsola Abiola as our consensus candidate for the position of the APC National Youth Leader".

Justifying reasons for rallying round the aspirant, Adeyefa Moses said Abiola is known across Nigeria and among the youths and party elders. “She is a loyal and a faithful party member. She has plan to organize and institute APC youth fora, seminars and workshops, where APC youth will be developed in their various careers and skills through the support of other party leadership and relevant stakeholders, the statement reads.

"This gender inclusive and youthful-driven endorsement of Abiola as the National Youth Leader amongst other activities within the party will further strengthen and deepen the inclusion of the North Central Youths in the programmes of the All Progressive Congress in the geopolitical zone and importantly across the country".

"We are overwhelmed by the fierce support to Abiola whose entry into the race has virtually changed the dynamics of the contest judging by the huge confidence and backing which her candidacy has garnered across other geopolitical zones in the preliminary weeks of our youth-driven and inclusive campaign across the country" Moses said.

"At this juncture, kindly permit us to remind the entire Nigerian Youth who are yet to get their PVCs should do so at any of the INEC registration centres close to them. As this will encourage youth participation and inclusion in key decision making in the Democratic process of Nigeria".

In the same vein, we commend the leadership of our great party under the leadership of Governor of Yobe State and the Chairman CCEPC, HE Mallam Mai Mala Buni for his role in uniting the party across various states of the Federation.

Finally we wish to apeal to the leader of our party and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of our party, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, South-West Governors' Forum and other APC South-West stakeholders to compliment our position by adopting Rinsola Abiola as the consensus candidate to be adopted and inaugurated as the National Youth Leader of our dear party in the forthcoming convention.

*Signed by Representatives of North Central States and FCT*

*Moses Adeyefa (Kwara State)*
*Kawu Dahiru (Nasarawa)*
*Mohammed Alhassan (Kogi)*
*Suleiman Alfa (Niger State)*
*Tesu Baki (Benue State)*
*Joseph Gyang (Plateau State)*
*Sulyman Ahmad (FCT)*

My Son killed For Videoing the melee - father of deceased victim, Calls for Private Investigation

Police are Still After My Life - Gun Shot Victim

People killed Were Cultists - Police insist

https://accuratenewsng.com/controversy-trails-purported-police-cultists-clash-in-kwara/

Friends and associates on Wednesday gathered in Ilorin, Kwara State to grace the first year remembrance prayer for Alh Aminu Adisa Logun, the late Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq.

The prayer which was held at the Ilorin G.R.A residence of the deceased was led by Sheikh Ameenullah Tejidini who was ably assisted by Imam Olesin, Sheikh Mohammed Thanni Olesin.

A university don and close ally of Governor AbdulRazaq, Dr Ghali Alaaya,Prince Mahe AbdulKadir, Special Adviser on Strategy, Alh Saadu Salahu, Special Adviser on Political Communications, Alh Bashir Adigun, Special Adviser on Religious Matters (Islam), Alh Ibrahim Danmaigoro and former Deputy Chief of Staff, Bukola Babalola are some of the dignitaries that attended the prayer.

In a brief sermon, Sheikh AbdulRasheed Alfa Ogor enjoined Muslims to prepare to meet Allah in the last journey with joy and happiness.

Quoting Quran 18:110, Sheikh Ogor urged Muslims to be steadfast in prayers and conduct and never to associate anything with Allah .

He described the late Logun as a devote Muslim who used his resources to cater for the welfare of the downtrodden during his life time.

The cleric urged those in attendance and Muslims generally to emulate the exemplary conduct of the deceased.

Perm Sec Hails Governor AbdulRazaq's Leadership Style


Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's continuous push for a new kwara has been attributed to his uncommon love for change and a commitment to the ideal of good governance.

The Permanent Secretary in the state's Ministry of Communications, Hajia Rabiat Mopelola AbdulRahaman stated this during an interview with newsmen in Ilorin, the state capital.

She described the Governor as a God-sent leader that has a go-getting spirit and prioritizes the people's well-being at all time.

She added that the governor has turned around infrastructures in schools, agriculture, tourism, road network, hospitals and enterprise in the last two years.

The Permanent Secretary said the accolades the present administration has been receiving
from the citizens are good testimonies of the good work the governor has been doing.

"These projects we are talking of are already making positive impacts in the lives of people. There are testimonies to this claim from a host of transporters who ply some of the rehabilitated/constructed roads in the three senatorial districts; the sick who now enjoy improved healthcare services, the students and teachers who now feel how classrooms ought to be, and the sports enthusiasts that see the beautiful look of our stadium complex.

"Look at agricultural sector, it is a new beginning for kwara farmers. The government has provided farmers with inputs, tractors and other essential implements at subsidized rate to encourage a large-scale farming and boost food security and ensure economic relief in the state, " she stated.

The Permanent Secretary added that AbdulRazaq is a self starter, judging from the various innovations he has brought to the fore and how his economy - driven projects are fast yielding results, thereby mitigating poverty and unemployment.

She said the special prayer recently organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Ilorin East local government area was aimed at mirroring the governor's scorecards in the last two years and to request him to seek re-election in 2023.

Olowu of Kuta, Ayedire Local Government, His Royal Majesty Oba Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun 111, has congratulated Major General Farouk Yahaya on his appointment as Chief of Army Staff.


Olowu in a statement made available by his media officer in Kuta on Thursday also hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for the new appointment, describing the new army chief as a war -tested General who’s equal to the task.


The monarch however urged support for Major General Yahaya in the onerous Task of defeating the insurgents and banditry in the country.

He advised the new army chief to also ensure harmonious working relationship with other service chiefs as well as those serving in the various operations across the country.
“I urge Nigerians to rally round Major General Yahaya bearing in mind that we all have our role(s) to play and ensure that we rid our country of undesirable elements within a shortest time possible.

Before his appointment on Thursday as the 22nd COAS, Major General Faruk Yahaya was the Theatre Commander Operation HADIN KAI, responsible for Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency operations in North East Nigeria.
The new COAS is a proud holder of several honours and awards, some of which include, Forces Service Star, Meritorious Service Star, Distinguished Service Star, Grand Service Star, Passed staff course (Dagger), National Defence Course (Chile), Economic Community of West Africa State Monitoring Group Medal, Command Medal, Field Command Medal, General Operations Medal, Silver Jubilee Medal and Golden Jubilee.

I have no doubt that the new COAS will succeed because he has always been a team player and a tested infantry General’ he said

Two Years: Stakeholders Award Kwara Governor Pass Mark


Stakeholders in the affairs of Kwara State on Thursday awarded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq pass mark on his running of the state's affairs in the last two years.

Speakers at an event held at the Government Banquet Hall, Ilorin to mark AbdulRazaq's administration two years anniversary, unanimously agreed that " Kwara has never had it so good" in terms of infrastructure development and workers welfare.

Those who gave testimonies about AbdulRazaq's outstanding performance included the Speaker of the State House of Assembly,Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, the Head of Service, Mrs Susan Oluwole, representatives of people living with disabilities(PWLD), Bashiru Yusuf, the victims of # EndSARS protest, and Iyaloja of Ipata market, Balikis AbdulRasheed among others.

Two commissioners and a Permanent Secretary; Femi White( Water Resources),Rotimi Iliasu (Works) and Dr Abubakar Ayinla( Health) also rolled out the achievements of the AbdulRazaq's administration at the event.

The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Danladi-Salihu said: " We, at the Kwara State House of Assembly are satisfied that Governor AbdulRazaq has done wonderfully well in the last two years. Whoever is saying no to Governor AbdulRazaq is saying no to the progress and development of the state. What the governor needs is our prayers. He has changed the narrative of Kwara politics and governance. This administration is for all Kwarans. We are solidly behind the governor.

"We are satisfied with the governor's social investment schemes which have taken some Kwarans out of poverty, infrastructure projects scattered around the three senatorial districts and regular payment of workers salaries and retirees pensions.

Yusuf of PLWD said:" The governor is taking good care of those of us living with disabilities as he has provided job opportunities for some of us."

The Iyaloja of Ipata market, Balikis AbdulRasheed recalled how the governor came to the aid of the victims of the recent fire outbreak in the market.

In his remarks, Governor AbdulRazaq said his administration has turned the state around from its 'sorry' past in the last two years through prudent management of resources.

AbdulRazaq who castigated the past administrations for the backwardness of the state said:" We have our records. At the right time we shall expose them. They were getting the same money that we are getting, but they squandered everything."

" We shall continue to do the right thing for our people," the governor assured Kwarans.

The administration of Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has spent close to N20 billion on payment of pension and gratuities in the last two years.

The Governor's Special Adviser on Strategy, Alh Sa'adu Salahu disclosed this on Sunday during an award programme organised by ' Friends of AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq'in Ilorin, the state capital.

Salahu told the gathering that the state government had expended about N16 billion on payment of pensions and close to N3 billion on the payment of gratuities to retirees at both the state and local government levels.

He added that this is in addition to the regular payment of full salaries to all categories of workers in the state and local government councils; a marked departure from the past when workers received salaries in percentages.

Amidst loud ovation of " Rahman for second term", the Special Adviser said that the payment of counter fund to the Universal Basic Education Commission(UBEC) has earned the state the whooping sum of N14 billion to fix infrastructure at the basic education level across the state.

He also disclosed that the state government has engaged fresh 4,701 teachers while fresh recruitment exercises were ongoing at the state's Civil Service and Kwara Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS).

Salahu added:"Twenty one thousands (21,000 )traders have benefitted under the state government's social investment programme while N10bn has been raised to support farmers in the state including farm inputs. Another 13,000 youths have also benefitted from information technology (IT ) programme to make them self- reliant."

He posited that AbdulRazaq administration's commitment and investment in security has made Kwara one of the most secured states in the country.

Earlier, the Director General of 'Friends of AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq' Kwara state, Malam Taiwo AbdulMaliq said the programme was organised to recognise those that were supporting the state government to achieve its goals.

"Governor AbdulRazaq has achieved a lot, this is why we endorsed him for second term in office. He's an outstanding performer. He scattered his projects across the three senatorial districts. Kwara has never had it so good," AbdulMaliq stated.

Represented by a University Don, Dr Ghali Alaaya, Governor AbdulRazaq was one of the awardees at the event.

At Ramadan Lecture, Ibagun Community Holds Prayer For Governor AbdulRazaq

The people of Okelele in Ibagun ward in Ilorin East local government area of Kwara State on Sunday held special prayer for Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

The prayer was the major highlight of a Ramadan lecture organised by the Ibagun Progressive Union(IPU) which was held at the premises of Government Day Secondary School, Amule, Okelele area.

Ustaz AbdulBaki Odegbangba who led the prayer beseeched Allah to grant AbdulRazaq a successful tenure.

The cleric who praised the governor for impacting positively on the lives of the people of the state through the execution of infrastructural projects and Implementation of people- friendly policies urged him not to rest on his oars.

He specifically praised the governor for appointing three illustrious son of Okelele/ Ibagun community, Alh Sa'adu Salahu ( Special Adviser, Strategy), Alh Muyideen Aliyu (Senior Special Assistant, Security) and Abdulquawiy Olododo ( Technical Assistant on Agriculture) into his administration .

He also acknowledged the infrastructure projects executed in the community by the AbdulRazaq's administration.

In his sermon, Ustaz Mohammed Jamiu Ajijola Anabi, lamented the moral decadence amongst the youths, urging parents and guardians to inculcate moral values in their children to enable them become useful citizens.

The chairman of IPU, Alh Kuranga Omomeji Morogun said the lecture was organised to remind parents of the need for them to inculcate moral values in their children.

The colorful event was graced by Special Advisers on Security, Political Communications and Religion, Gen. Tunde Bello, Bashiru Adigun and Isiaka Danmaigoro respectively.

Other dignitaries that graced the event included a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Yahaya Seriki, Dr Ghali Alaaya, member representing Ilorin East in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Ali Amuda Jimoh chairman, KWARMA chairman, Alh Bolakale Oloje,Alh Mashood Alaka and chairperson, Ilorin East local government area, Hajia Seriki.

Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA, Elevated Nigeria Born Professor to the position of Director of Africa Operations



In recognition of his outstanding achievements and noteworthy performance, a Commonwealth of Kentucky in United State of America (USA) has elevated, Nigeria born, International academic guru, Prof. Dr. Asiwaju Busari S Akande, FCIML, to the position of Director of Africa Operations for the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (CIML)

Professor Asiwaju who is an indigene of Ilorin, Kwara state was before the new promotion a Director of the Institute in West Africa is a professor of Business Finance, with broad practical knowledge in the fields of Business management , Accounting and Islamic Finance.

The management of the Institute, which specialize in training a world class Professional body in Management and Leadership Education, Ethics and Professionalism, communicated an illustrious son of Ilorin Emirate through a letter/certificate signed by the registrar/secretary to council of the Institute, Dr Israel Henry, dated 10th of March, 2021.

Professor Asiwaju, a hotshot academician of international repute, is an alumni of the Religious Exempt American Trinity University California and an American and Australian Certified Management Accountant. A Canadian Chartered Business Administrator. A United Arab Emirates certified Islamic Finance Expert and Founder of the Premier Islamic Institute of Accounting and Finance in West Africa.

The Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership is an American professional body that seeks to develop managerial skills in employers and employees alike as well committed to helping managers achieve qualifications that would meet managerial standard all over the world.

As part of efforts to boost food production in kwara and Nigeria, a serving member of the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja, Hon. AbdulYekeen Sadiq Alajagusi has distributed farm tools to over one thousand three hundred farmers in Ilorin West and Asa Federal Constituency of Kwara State as empowerment support.

Distributing the tools to all the beneficiaries on Saturday 27th of February, 2021 at Afon in Asa local government area of the state Hon. AbdulYekeen Sadiq Alajagusi said “the choice of empowerment materials is because of how important farming is to the survival of people irrespective of social status, noting that Asa LG in particular is in forefront when it comes to farming in the state because of ample of fertile land”

The lawmaker also appealed to the farmers not to take law into their own hands when it come to issue of herders and farmer said “ I urge us to always live in harmony with our neighbours if anyone invade our farms with Cows, we should report to the appropriate authorities, and traditional rulers in our various communities instead of resorting to violence”

Hon. Alajagusi also thanked the APC members, people of the two local government areas and state in general for their support and prayers for APC government in the state and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration in particular said the party will not relent in its efforts to bring real dividends of democracy to the populace.

Some of the materials distributed include; farm chemicals Sprayer, Overall rain coat, rain safety boot, hang glove and many more.

Addressing people at the programme, Hon. Abdulwahab Opakunle, a member of the Kwara State House of Assembly said the empowerment is unique because of the kind of materials distributed, noting that it is in line with the needs of the people of the areas and also coming at the appropriate time when farmers are preparing for the next farming season. He also urge the beneficiaries to make proper use of the materials.

On his part, Hon. Olatunji Ambali, a member of the State House of Assembly, who acknowledged political sagacity and leadership role of Hon. Alajagusi in Asa LG said more of such empowerment programme is still on the way and more people will be captured by then.

While commending the facilitator, APC secretary in Ilorin West local government, Mr. Jimba Abdulkadir, who acknowledged that beneficiaries were selected from twelve wards in the Ilorin West said the farm tools will go a long way in easing the stress of the farmers and consequently bring surplus of food in the state and beyond.

Also appreciating the facilitator, Alhaji Issa Amosa Afon, who is one of the APC elders in Asa LG disclosed that many beneficiaries were also picked across communities and groups beyond Asa LGs and appreciated Hon. Alajagusi for impactful representation.

Among the people Present at the programme; Engineer Abdulmumeen Ogele, who represented Governor AbdulRazaq, APC Executive members in Ilorin West and Asa local government areas, Party elders in the state and members of the APC and various communities.