@PDPKwaraNG The people are now awaken. No more folding of arms. Agaka people are not thugs but parents,business owners and voters.
Governor AbdulRazaq should caution his aides and apologize to Mogaji Agaka and the people.
*Leadership is intentional not insulting*.
*APC, Abdulrazaq's Govt overwhelmed by Growing Rejections, Agaka People are not thugs - Kwara PDP*
*...Urges Gov AbdulRazaq to caution his overzealous agents*
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to immediately caution his overzealous aides and agents who have resorted to insulting and criminalising innocent citizens simply because they stood up to reject what it described as a last-minute, politically motivated gesture.
The party said it found it deeply disturbing that an aide of the Governor, reacting to the people's rejection of the political show organised by the APC Women's Leader in Agaka, casually labelled an entire community as “thugs and hooligans” and attempted to drag the names of respected political leaders into the matter.
In a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the Kwara PDP described the comment by the Kwara APC and AbdulRazaq administration as absurd and insulting, saying it was a clear reflection of the growing frustration within the government due to the overwhelming rejection it is facing across the State.
“The truth is that the AbdulRazaq-led APC administration is becoming overwhelmed by the wave of rejection confronting it from one end of Kwara State to the other. The people who confronted the APC team in Agaka were neither PDP members nor thugs. They were concerned residents who have lived with the consequences of the administration’s failures in their community and cannot be swayed by emergency and petty politically-motivated N5,000 empowerment.
"How can a government agent in his right senses then tag an entire community as thugs and hooligans simply because the people are conscious enough to reject a once-in-four-year Greek gift? That commentary was not only absurd; it was an insult to the conscious and peaceful people of Agaka," Adewara said.
The PDP further questioned the timing of the intervention, asking where such gestures had been since 2023.
“The question is: where were these sudden interventions and political gifts from 2023 until now? Why is the government suddenly introducing ‘Dibo ko sebe’ politics in Agaka, a community populated by entrepreneurs and businesspeople, and expecting them to accept a N5,000 gift from the APC Women’s Leader at a time when the political atmosphere has clearly turned against the administration?
"Kwarans are politically aware and can't be deceived. They know the difference between genuine governance and emergency election-season cosmetics. They cannot be neglected for 7 years and then expect to surrender their dignity and conscience in exchange for hurriedly packaged political gifts a few months to an election.
"We therefore call on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to caution his aides and political agents against further inflammatory and reckless statements capable of creating unnecessary tension within communities.
"More importantly, the Governor owes the people of Agaka and the respected Mogaji of Agaka an apology for the insult and embarrassment caused by his aide's reckless attempt to tag peaceful and conscious citizens as “thugs and hooligans.”
"Agaka people are valuable citizens of the State. They have a right to reject deception and they have a right to make it clear that seven years of perceived neglect cannot be erased by last-minute Greek gifts," the party said.
Signed:
Olusegun Olusola Adewara,
State Publicity Secretary
Kwara PDP.
@Hidden4rmTruth Leadership isnt luck, it’s planning.
Development only comes from intentional action and carefully *thought and plans*. Osè kòkò gàn
Dr.Saraki has always shown what it means to lead with Vision,Strategy & purpose
@Hidden4rmTruth Leadership isnt luck, it’s planning.
Development only comes from intentional action and carefully *thought and plans*. Osè kòkò gàn
Dr.Saraki has always shown what it means to lead with Vision,Strategy & purpose
This is one fact that must be stated. You don't become a successful leader by accident. You must be intentional
A leader must have a clear charter including mission, vision(s), values, strategies and aligned measures.
A leader must have strong inductive logical skills that allows him to scan his environment and see the future.
In Nigeria's political space, very few politicians have the uncanny political acuity of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.
Dr. Bukola Saraki remains a leader with an excellent record of service, experience, and national relevance. He continues to demonstrate these attributes through his daily contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
@Abdyekeen_Bash What a loud irony!
They say Saraki is not relevant,yet they wake up every morning tò mention his name.A man who left office 10yrs ago is still the standard theyre comparing projects.If hes truly irrelevant,why money,time,budget&influencers to attack him daily?Silence da Loudest
The rate at which hired influencers, both within and outside the State, chew Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki's name is just too laughable. For a man who left office almost a decade ago and is tagged as not being relevant, what could warrant the governor and his co travelers create an
@abdulofkwara We grew up seeing what Saraki’s administration did for Education, school renovated and scholarships for kwara students.
If the claim is More Investment Now, let them take us on a tour of 10 random public schs and let the students speak.
During Dr. Bukola Saraki’s time as Governor of Kwara State, many public schools had a different level of attention. Classrooms were more conducive, and students had access to basic learning materials and facilities.
Today, in some public schools, you can hardly find enough chairs for students to sit comfortably, not to talk of other basic learning materials.
So when people say that Gov AA has invested more in education than the Bukola Saraki administration, I honestly ask: how?
Education investment should be visible in our schools and felt by the students. The classroom should tell the story, not just figures and claims.
@bashir_ashura For year Dr. Bukola Saraki has dedicated himself to lifting his people. Why? Because that’s how a good leader act. A leader with purpose and integrity. It sounds so sweet In my ears.
We don’t need APC’s poverty and recklessness again oooo
Across the country,Kwara have a formidable leader whose priority has always been lifting his people. For years, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has dedicated himself to lifting Kwarans. The 2027crossover election is another great opportunity for Kwarans to choose purposeful leadership
@ComradeBolakale AA saved Kwara from being sold Bawo. You too would have being sold na! If you sabi kwara very wel you’ll know Saraki’s structure built schools, hospitals, opportunities for the youths, scholarships for years.
Baba, kwarans rejected the monopoly, not development. Otí yè abi
If you are not in Kwara and you have little or no knowledge about political affairs in the state, you will never understand how Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq saved Kwara APC from being sold to Saraki through SM.
@HonorableBayo This is politics at its highest level. Experience. Network and Timing matters.
Kwara PDP:Mustapha and Saraki structure could be a key player. We know what we want. We are watching
In a recent Channels TV interview, Senator Saliu Mustapha confirmed his alignment with Dr. Bukola Saraki's political structure within Kwara PDP, citing Saraki's role in the rainbow coalition supporting President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid as a key factor. This comes as Dr. Saraki has, in separate remarks, suggested that presidential power may remain in the South before eventually shifting North after the 2027–2031 cycle.
Political observers will note the implications, should the zoning arithmetic play out this way, Saraki's decades of coalition-building, legislative record, and national network position him as a credible contender for future consideration. Whether this reflects a coordinated long-term strategy or independent political calculation remains to be seen but the alignment is worth watching.
@PresidentIkemba Nigeria needs experience along side ideas right now. Forget old labels. Let’s talk about results,jobs,& infrastructure.
Bukola Saraki understand the system and genuinely want it to work. Be party of the solution, not the distraction