The area has benefited greatly from the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, according to traditional rulers in Kwara North Senatorial District of Kwara State who applauded it over the weekend.
“This is a period of mourning but we have many positive things to say about this administration. Despite scarce resources, this administration is trying its best to touch the lives of our people and this is also felt in every nook and corner of the state, especially in Kwara North,” Etsu Patigi Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Bologi II said in Gwanara Baruten local government area during the Fidau for the father of Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker, Alhaji Salihu Aliyu Gwanara.
“We in Kwara North have benefitted a lot from this government. I recall my first visit to Gwanara but today the story from Ilesha Baruba to Gwanara has seriously changed. The journey is very short now, compared to the past.”
Bologi, who serves as the chairman of the KwarsaNorth Traditional Council, appeared to be alluding to the district’s extensive network of recently asphalted roads and other social amenities, including the 33 km Ilesha-Gwanara road that is now being built.
“It is a pride for every community, every father and every traditional ruler to have a son like the Speaker who is dedicated to see that he brings projects down to his community. I wish every youth coming into politics will follow his legacies. These achievements the speaker is bringing to the community cannot be possible without His Excellency. The governor is the pilot of the affairs who made it possible. I pray Allah will continue to guide His Excellency,” the monarch added.
“Your Excellency, you are welcome to the fidau prayer of our father and grandfather. The traditional rulers are also here to commiserate with the people of Gwanara over this great lost. May the Almighty Allah grant him Al-jannah Firdaus.”
Alhaji Sabi Idris, the emir of Gwanara, praised AbdulRazaq for his contributions to the community’s growth as well.
“We are very thankful for many things the government is doing and many positive changes this government has brought to us. In fact, it is miraculous. We appreciate you,” he said.
“Everybody is coming on the same page now. The speaker is our son and he is doing well. He is doing above what is expected of him. It is not about politics. Everybody you ask here will tell you positive stories. We are very grateful. May God continue to guide His Excellency.”
Speaker Yakubu Salihu-Danladi and his siblings hosted the Fidau prayer, and the Governor was accompanied by Senator Sadiq Umar (Kwara North) and a retinue of key government officials, state lawmakers, and party veterans.
He prayed to Allah to grant eternal rest to the soul of the deceased, who was credited by many for introducing western education to the area.
Rafiu Ajakaye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor