Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has come under severe criticism following a viral video in which he vowed to ensure victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) amid worsening insecurity in his state.
In the video clip which has been trending online since Sunday, AbdulRazaq, while addressing a political gathering, declared his commitment to securing electoral success for the ruling party in Abuja.
“On behalf of the excellencies and many other esteemed colleagues on the committee, I assure Mr President and our party leaders that we will work as a team with local stakeholders and community influencers to deliver FCT to the All Progressives Congress,” the governor said.
“I’m confident that the good people of the Federal Capital Territory across the six council areas will come out to align with our party and show truly that APC is not just the party of now but also the reliable vessel to Nigeria’s progress and sustainable future,” AbdulRasaq said.
However, his statement has raised intense backlash with many Nigerians condemning him for prioritizing politics and the FCT election ahead of the security of his people as the chief security officer of the state.
Many X users wondered why AbdulRazaq has not taken a tough stance to dislodge bandits and terrorists who have continually ravaged Kwara communities, killing and abducting hundreds of residents.
The backlash was also intensified following a video released on Saturday by Boko Haram terrorists where they paraded hundreds of abducted victims, including women and children kidnapped from Woro community in Kaiama LGA of the state, with Nigerians questioning the timing and priorities of the governor as Kwara continues to confront deadly attacks, abductions, and growing fears across rural communities.
Read some of the comments below:
@EzeChinedu: “Kwara State Governor Rahman AbdulRazaq says his job is to deliver FCT for APC and Tinubu. No reactions to the Boko Haram footage. The real problem in this country? People who still support these men.
“They don’t care about us. They’re more concerned with delivering FCT than protecting the lives of those who trusted them. Being a Black man from Nigeria is hard.”
@GentleAlhaji: “Since when did they care about us? So heartless why would anyone still care about election with what is happening.”
@Ndukwemeruwa: “The APC is so bold to believe that their plan would work again like it did in 2023.”
@Osalo: “Lives are at stake, but campaign plans are louder, what a country. This is heartbreaking.”
@OkeDestiny: “Your people so t mean anything to the people who vote you in yoy see when I say make we dump this 2027 election for politicians alone but some one say with my 49 followers nigeria need to drown abeg.”
@FailedCountry: ” So those 120 people taken into hostage their lives doesn’t matter wait self why are all this people forcing Tinubu down our throat nah by force.”
@TheRatedSavage: “There must be a serious threat from the APC government to these politicians, that’s making them all want to do the bidding of this party.”
@Mobiokoye: “Is Kwara state Governor playing sycophant to APC Government with dead of mass killing of his people?..i am debunk..advocacy of good governance.”
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