…………says someone with track records should be voted next gov
By Dare Akogun
The leadership of the National Association of Kwara State Students NAKSS National Headquarters has passed a vote of no confidence on Governor of Kwara State Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, saying the governor does not have the capacity to move the state forward.
President of the National Association
Abduahi Abdulkadri Wokili who made this known while addressing a press conference today in Ilorin, said Kwara has remain stagnant in terms of security, economic, education and infrastructural developments.
Wokili said the Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazak-led government has brought the state backward, as a result unfulfilled electoral promises, coupled with the lack of administrative skill to pilot the affairs of the state.
He added that the association as a matter of duty owed to indigent students of the state across the world and as critical stakeholders in the state, believed that the current governor can not take the state to the promise land and as such not fit to be re-elected for a second term.
According to him “It’s on record that NAKSS NHQ under my leadership has severally met with the Executive Governor of Kwara state to convey the yearnings and aspirations of the entire Kwara State students studying home and abroad however, it’s so pathetic that nothing positive and progressive has been done towards promoting the welfare of our members.
“History will not be kind to us if we should fail to guide the good people of Kwara State right in making choice of who becomes the Governor of the state in 2023.
“It’s on this note that we have come on air with the following reasons why Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq must not be reelected, First and foremost, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq at several occasions promised a secretariat, mobility, conducive academic environment, adequate welfare and lot more but unfortunately none of the promises has been so fulfilled.
“Lack of transparency in the disbursement of bursary unlike the previous governments. It’s so pathetic to note that the government has not disclosed the amount released for the payment of bursary. The method adopted in payment was not only deceiving but also denying of students’ right,” he stated.
He added that poor infrastructure facilities at the state owned institutions as a result of poor funding which has led to industrial action by COEASU and problem of salaries payment in Kwara State University, Malete.
“In addition, incessant increment of school fees and poor welfare condition for students. Nonchalant attitude of the government over the past 3years has become unbearable as it resulted to poor academic performance of students across board.
“Basic and foundational education became very expensive in Kwara State as the state government can no longer augment the payment of WAEC and NECO again unlike other states government.
“Poor payment of salaries of the teachers alongside lack of proper welfare,” he said.
Wokili maintained that it is safe to concluded that the APC led government in the state has no roadmap for the development of the state.
The Student Union leader however advised Kwarans to look for candidates with track records while deciding who will be the helms of affairs of the state in the next four years.
“In lieu of above listed reasons among others, it’s safe to conclude that the APC-led government has no prosperous roadmap for Kwara State and must be ousted to give a breath of fresh air.
“In searching for a credible candidate for Kwara State Governor in the forthcoming general election, let’s endeavor to look for a respected administrator who holds a track record of transparency in all offices he has occupied in the course of his career,” he advised.
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