ABDULRAZAQ HAILS BUHARI FOR JUNE 12 DEMOCRACY DAY RECOGNITION

Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his courage to accord June 12 the national recognition it deserves. He equally thanked the President for his support for the Kwara liberation struggle.

AbdulRazaq spoke during the celebration of June 12 Democracy Day in Ilorin, the state capital, which was shifted from Wednesday to Friday.

He said, “Nigerians of good conscience have lauded President Buhari for finally recognising the June 12 as Democracy Day”.

“We in Kwara state also owe Mr President a debt of gratitude for standing firm on his resolve that people’s votes must count in the last election. In the past, Kwarans had often voted to reject tyranny and a suffocating hold on their destiny but they always had their mandates brazenly stolen with nobody to resist such oppression. We thank Mr President for standing for truth and justice.”

The governor said the state is poised for greatness on all fronts, having turned the page on decades of socio-economic stagnation.

“Let me reiterate that my government will carry the good people of Kwara State along in this journey of renewed hope and prosperity and we will never disappoint you on our campaign promises,” AbdulRazaq said at the event commemorating the June 12 Democracy Day in Ilorin, the capital city.”

The event was attended by thousands of supporters and creme de la creme of the state and other prominent Nigerians, including Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi; Speaker of the House of Assembly Salihu Yakubu Danladi; Secretary to the State Government Dr Mamman Jibril; Chief of Staff Aminu Adisa Logun and members of the State House of Assembly.

Others included the state chairman of the APC Bashiru Bolarinwa; permanent secretaries; the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambari; businessman and son of the acclaimed winner of the June 12 presidential polls, Kola Abiola; former Deputy President of the Nigerian Labour Congress and guest speaker of the day Isa Aremu; former governorship aspirants; and several other dignitaries.

AbdulRazaq said he is committed to making the state a better place for every Kwaran and residents of Kwara.

“I promise to run an inclusive government in order to carry everyone along. No matter your age, sex or tribe, as long as you reside in Kwara State, we will make Kwara a conducive working environment for you,” he said.

SOURCE: LEADERSHIP