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By: Abd-Lateef Olalekan Odo
As the 2027 gubernatorial election approaches, the people of Kwara North have begun to agitate for the top spot. However, their recent actions and decisions have raised concerns about their commitment to fair representation and state development. Every serious-minded Kwaran should be wary of the Kwara North agitation, and here’s why.
In 2023, Kwara North had a golden opportunity to produce the governor of Kwara State. After years of yearning for representation, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki conceded the gubernatorial ticket to Kwara North. However, instead of supporting their own candidate, the people of Kwara North backed someone from outside their senatorial district. This decision was not only shocking but also raised questions about their commitment to representation and development.
Kwara North’s failure to support their own candidate in 2023 demonstrates a lack of loyalty to their own people. Why should other districts trust them to prioritize the interests of the state? Loyalty is a vital virtue in leadership, and Kwara North’s actions have shown that they lack this essential quality.
By backing a “moneybags” candidate, Kwara North’s leaders showed that they prioritize personal gain over the well-being of their people. This selfishness is not what Kwara State needs in a leader. The state requires leaders who will prioritize its interests, not just their own. Kwara North’s actions have demonstrated that they are more interested in personal enrichment than in serving the state.
Kwara North’s actions in 2023 disregarded the principles of fairness and representation. They had their chance to produce the governor, but they squandered it. Why should they be given another opportunity? Fairness demands that other districts be given a chance to produce the governor. Kwara North’s disregard for fairness is a threat to the stability and development of the state.
By prioritizing their own interests over the well-being of the state, Kwara North’s leaders are undermining the development of Kwara State. The state needs leaders who will prioritize its interests, not just their own. Kwara North’s actions have demonstrated that they are not committed to the development of the state.
The Kwara North agitation is a threat to the stability and development of Kwara State. Their lack of loyalty, selfish interests, disregard for fairness, and tendency to undermine state development make them unfit to produce the next governor. Every serious-minded Kwaran should be wary of the Kwara North agitation and demand leaders who will prioritize the interests of the state.
The people of Kwara Central and Kwara South must be cautious of the Kwara North agitation. They should not be swayed by empty promises or manipulated into supporting a group that has consistently demonstrated a lack of loyalty and commitment to the state’s development. Instead, they should demand leaders who will prioritize the interests of the state and work towards its development.
This decision has demonstrated a lack of loyalty to their own people, raising questions about their commitment to representation and development. The people of Kwara Central and Kwara South should be cautious of the Kwara North agitation, as they should not be swayed by empty promises or manipulated into supporting a group that has consistently demonstrated a lack of loyalty and commitment to the state’s development.
Moreover, speculations are rife that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq wants to impose Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, the current Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, as his successor. Danladi-Salihu is from Kwara North, Baruten precisely, which has further fueled the agitation. However, this move has been criticized, with many arguing that it’s an attempt to impose a puppet candidate on the people of Kwara State.
Kwara State needs responsible leaders who will prioritize its interests, not just their own. The state requires leaders who are committed to fairness, representation, and development. The Kwara North agitation falls short of these expectations, and every serious-minded Kwaran should reject their bid for power.
Lastly, the Kwara North agitation is a threat to fair representation and state development. Their recent actions and decisions have demonstrated a lack of loyalty, selfish interests, disregard for fairness, and a tendency to undermine state development. Every serious-minded Kwaran should be wary of the Kwara North agitation and demand leaders who will prioritize the interests of the state. It is time for Kwara State to move forward with leaders who are committed to fairness, representation, and development.
