Governor Ahmed speaks as APC wins Kwara governorship election

Kwara state governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has congratulated the governor-elect, Alhaji Abdulrasak Abdulrahman after he was declared the winner of the governorship election held on Saturday, March 9.

Governor Ahmed declared that Abdulrasak’s emergence is a manifestation of Kwarans’ resolve to give democracy a chance and allow another leadership to serve them.”

In a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Abdulwahab Oba,the governor advised the APC to justify the confidence reposed in it by the electorate, Daily Trust reports.

Ahmed, however, PDP members for their hard work during the elections and the opportunity given to him to serve his fatherland as governor.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that wara governor-elect, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of the APC, on Sunday, March 10, declared that the people of the state have been free from bondage and socioeconomic stagnation.

Abdulrazaq dedicated his victory to the glory of God and to all the people of the state. According him, “We give Almighty God all the glory. We dedicate this victory to the people of Kwara state, home and abroad, who stood resolutely to see through the democratic revolution that started many years ago.

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“Much as this historic event calls for celebrations, we instead implore our people to reflect on the challenges ahead and the need to come together. This victory belongs to all Kwarans.

“We are faced with the challenge of evolving a Kwara that works for all, away from the abysmal state of affairs now. We promise to diligently implement our manifesto for the good of our people.”

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