Wole Adedeji, Ilorin
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The Kwara State Governor-elect, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has promised to pay more attention to the Kwara North Senatorial District by providing them infrastructural developments they have lacked for four decades.
He said this at a get-together held for chieftains,stakeholders and supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.
He had said; “Kwara North needs special attention in terms of development. This doesn’t mean we will not develop other areas. We will. But there is total lack of infrastructure in Kwara North.”
Attended by all those just elected under APC’s umbrella, the event was said to have been called to appreciate APC members for their efforts, commitments and sacrifices that fetched the party huge success at the polls.
He pledged that everything would be done to justify people’s confidence in him and other APC lawmakers-elect.
He said his campaign tours of the state. Had provided him the great opportunity to know the huge infrastructure deficits in the state, especially in the Northern District of Kwara State.
His words, “We’ll (therefore) pay particular attention to Kwara North because it is totally deprived. We do not want anybody to think they are getting unfair advantage when we do this. It is just the proper thing to do.”
Thanking Kwarans and party members for their support, AbdulRazaq acknowledged the “enormous expectations” from the electorates saying however, he would do his best to serve the best interest of the people.
“The administration will also pay special attention to women development and inclusiveness in form of appointments”, he said.
Information and Culture Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed while speaking at the occasion said failure is not an option for the incoming APC government but called for understanding and patience from the people of the State.
“The expectations are very high and we must take advantage of their enthusiasm to ensure we deliver the dividend of democracy,” he said.
“The honeymoon may not last over 3 months unless we do well. We can’t afford to fail them. In less than a year, people of Kwara will see a difference between us and the outgoing political dynasty. We appeal to (Kwarans) to be patient because it is easier to destroy than to build.”
Kwara APC chairman Bashir Bolarinwa thanked the party hierarchy and members for standing together while the struggle lasted.
“But for the perseverance and understanding of our members and leaders and with God’s grace, we couldn’t have come this far,” Bolarinwa said.
“We swallowed our pride and came together and remained united against all odds. We shunned our grievances for the greater good of our people. We thank all of you.”
