The re-elected Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, says the overwhelming victory that the All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded in Saturday’s Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections underscores the desire of citizens to continue along the path of the positive progress Kwara has recorded in his first tenure.
He expressed these views while reacting to his victory at the polls announced on Sunday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
According to him, the victory is truly humbling and gave all glory to God who has made this happen.
“My victory speaks to the people’s understanding of the state’s history, their appreciation of the progress made between yesterday and today and their commitment to a greater tomorrow.”
“I dedicate my victory to God and Kwarans”, Governor AbdulRazaq said.
The Governor added that the result was a reflection of the wishes of the people of Kwara at home and in diaspora to sustain the gains of the past three and half years.
“It means they appreciate our modest efforts to improve the lot of our state,” the Governor said in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
“My profound appreciation goes to all the stakeholders for the truly pan-Kwara mandate: young or old, men and women, traditional and religious institutions, civil servants, private sector players, thought leaders, political leaders, market men and women, artisans, the media, students and our young ones, who energised our communities with that sweet, creative chant of “Maa se lo.”
“For me, the victory is a call to consolidate on and further spread the gains of the past three and half years and do much more for the people.”
“I pledge to recommit myself to this. Together, we will build a Kwara whose politics will be anchored on giving equitable opportunities to all, expanding the state’s economic base and delivering dividends of democracy to the citizenry in an atmosphere of peace and respect for the dignity of the human person.
“I dedicate this election victory to God and to the people of our state — in the north, south and central. They have shown once again that power resides with the people. Finally, I commend the peaceful conduct of the election and especially congratulate the security agencies, the electoral umpire and the political elites, for jointly making Kwara State polls the most peaceful in Nigeria”, the statement read.
