Alhaji Saadu Salahu, the Special Adviser on Strategy to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state, has expressed his optimism about the governor's re-election for a second term, noting that it will bring about more prosperity and improved development in the state.
In a recent interview with news reporters in Ilorin, the state capital, Salahu emphasized that the governor’s victory at the March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election was a clear indication of greater prosperity for the entire people of the state.
Governor AbdulRazaq's Second Term of Office Promises Meaningful Developmental Projects
Salahu also noted that the second term of office of Governor AbdulRazaq would ensure continuity of meaningful developmental projects across the 16 local government areas of the state.
The governor has been committed to the development of the state since assuming office in 2019, and his re-election for a second term will undoubtedly bring about more positive development in the state.
Increased Political Influence of Governor AbdulRazaq to Benefit the State
In addition, Salahu emphasized that the increasing political influence of Governor AbdulRazaq would further bring the federal government closer to the state in terms of benefits and impact that could drive impressive development and progress.
As one of the front row political leaders in Nigeria that were privileged to have supported and facilitated the election of the President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Kwara state stands a better chance of benefitting more from the incoming administration.
“Undoubtedly, our role model, our leader, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was among the few leaders that played a critical role in the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, first, as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress ( APC), and secondly as president-elect.
Therefore, the synergy, cordiality, and the spirit of brotherhood between the president-elect and the governor guarantees the people of the state the advantage of having increased presence of the federal government under the presidency of Tinubu than any previous government,” he assured.
End of Political Godfatherism in Kwara Politics
Furthermore, Salahu explained that Governor AbdulRazaq’s second electoral victory most importantly indicates termination of the few sitting over the patrimony or the resources of the the people, confirming that the governor has been largely appreciated by the people for his refusal to conspire with the few in sharing the resources of the state.
The second term of Mallam AbdulRazaq also indicates termination of the menace of political godfatherism in Kwara politics.
Promotion of Women and Youths in Political Leadership
Moreover, the governor’s re-election also indicates that the rule by the minority to the detriment of the majority in Kwara politics is over.
In addition, it also indicates that women can no longer be relegated to the background in political leadership.
Women and youths as of today have taken the frontal role and their inclusion in ideas has come to stay in the state.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Governor AbdulRazaq's re-election for a second term holds a lot of promise for the people of Kwara state.
It is a clear indication of greater prosperity for the entire people of the state, and will ensure continuity of meaningful developmental projects across the state.
Furthermore, the increased political influence of Governor AbdulRazaq would further bring the federal government closer to the state, driving impressive development and progress.
Additionally, the termination of political godfatherism and the promotion of women and youths in political leadership further solidifies the governor's commitment to the development of the state.