2027: APC is winning party, Kwara Gov says in visit to Alapa
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday led a crop of APC chieftains and candidates on a campaign tour to Alapa in Asa Local Government area where he acknowledged their long-standing support for his government to succeed.
The Governor said he has no doubt that Alapa in Owode/Onire district is a stronghold of the ruling APC and that the residents will deliver for the party in the forthcoming elections.
AbdulRazaq, who spoke in Yoruba, mocked the opposition PDP for not fielding presidential candidate, said no serious political party would do that in a keenly electoral contest.
“We have come to thank you for your love and support. Your support for our government and APC is never in doubt. We knew that Asa is a stronghold of our party. You have proven this in the previous elections,” the Governor told the mammoth crowd of supporters in Alapa.
“In case you have a few people among you who have not decided on which party to vote for. Tell them to shine their eyes and choose well. Be wary of a political party that has no Presidential candidate. APC is the winning party, God willing.”
AbdulRazaq said Kwara will be safe under Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi as a governor, explaining that he is part of the system and is fit for the job.
The Governor had earlier addressed all the district heads (Alanguas) led by Daudu Alapa, Alhaji Saka Yusuf, in his Palace, where he was reassured of the overwhelming votes of their subjects.
On the Governor’s entourage was Speaker Kwara House of Assembly and APC Gubernatorial candidate Rt. Hon Salihu Yakubu Danladi, who also addressed the gathering with a charge on members to intensify their door-to-door campaigns to coast home to victory for all the candidates of the party.
Daudu Alapa, Alhaji Yusuf, said all the 13 Alanguas under Owode/Onire District have unanimously endorsed candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the polls, citing the sterling performance of the present administration as a basis.
The traditional leader said Alapa has been turned around with several developmental projects, including good road networks, better power supply, school infrastructure, potable water, and the upgrade of Alapa Market to international standards.
He also commended AbdulRazaq for considering their sons and daughters worthy for various appointments and elective offices, saying this has also contributed to the rapid development of the community.
Other dignitaries at the event were House of Reps member and candidate for Ilorin West/Asa Fed Constituency, Hon Mukhtar Tolani Shagaya; Hon Rukayat Shittu; Hon Yinusa Oniboki; Alhaji Abdulrazaq Jiddah; Alhaji Issa Amosa; Chairman, Asa Local Government, Alhaji Shehu Amasa Yahaya; Chairman Kwara State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Habibah Yusuf; Engr Musa Yeketi; Alhaji Abdullateef Gidado Alakawa; Prof Shehu Raheem Adaramaja; among others.
Asa Council Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Yahaya, Alhaji Alakawa and Prof Adaramaja, ìn their separate remarks, thanked the Governor for playing a key role in uniting them, saying this will translate to a landslide victory for the party.
Engr Yeketi said the Governor has always identified with Asa and has been committed to the development of the local government area, saying they are determined to reciprocate with their votes.
Adaramaja lauded AbdulRazaq for various infrastructural projects and for being a father, mentor, and a role model.
Meanwhile, the Governor, on his way back home, visited the Palace of Balogun Ajikobi of Ilorin, Alhaji Sulaiman Omokayode Abdulwahab Ajikobi, to rejoice with him and Sheikh Musa Ajikobi for giving out their children in marriage.
