AbdulRazaq cautions LG chairmen against lavish lifestyle

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday, swore in the newly-elected chairpersons and vice chairpersons of the 16 local government areas of the state, cautioning them against a lavish lifestyle at the expense of the people.

The governor, during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Government House, Ilorin, urged the new officials to be prudent with power and work with the people in the interest of all.

The new council executives emerged at the local government elections conducted by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission on Saturday.

The PUNCH reported that the All Progressives Congress candidates swept the polls, defeating candidates of other political parties.

Speaking after the administration of the oath, the governor congratulated the new council chiefs, their families, party leaders, community stakeholders, and everyone who played different roles in their emergence.

“Set realistic goals for yourself. Be conscious of your legacies. Be fair to everyone and yourself. Attend to the needs of the people and be open to positive engagements across the board,” he said.

“Our country is in a transitive phase as our economy undergoes reforms, which have brought some inconveniences for the people. Please be sensitive to the realities of the time. Don’t indulge yourselves while the people struggle to meet basic needs.

“As local government areas and the first layer of government, be creative, explore areas of cooperation, and complement yourselves for bigger accomplishments. Importantly, please prove to the people that you truly deserve to occupy the esteemed office. I wish you all the best, ladies and gentlemen.”

The state APC chairman, Sunday Fagbemi, lauded the people for their support and the governor for his statesmanship and commitment to public good.

“This is a great moment. We have just cemented the foundation laid for the good of Kwara.

“We are thankful to Kwarans for their support. The agenda is to develop Kwara and take the state to the next level,” he said.

The Chairman of Ilorin South Local Government Area, Bolakale Podo, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, promised they would work hard for the good of the people in their respective domains.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu and other principal officers; the Chief Judge, Justice Ayodele Adebara; the Grand Kadi, Abdullateef Kamaldeen; Secretary to the State Government, Prof Mamman Saba Jubril; the Chief of Staff, Prince Abdulkadir Mahe and other cabinet members.