By Dare Akogun
The Kwara State Association of Marketers have declared their support for the Young Progressives Party (YPP) Governorship candidate, Waziri Yakubu Olayiwola Gobir ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The association made the declaration during a meeting with Gobir held at its State Secretariat in Irewolede, Ilorin.
Gobir, who described marketers as an important stakeholders in the governance of the state, emphasised that the visit was part of his statewide consultation ahead of the general elections.
He noted that the interaction with traders in the informal sector was strategic in reaching out to the grassroots across villages and communities.
He also promised to pay attention to grassroots development and create a platform for job creation.
According to him, “I urge you to vote for YPP candidates in the forthcoming election, from Governorship to Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly, we know where the shoe pinches and are determined to fix it.
“YPP is committed to changing the fortune of Kwara and lifting Kwarans out of poverty through our tested and trusted initiatives,” he said.
He also promised to pay attention to grassroots development and create a platform for job creation.
The Iyaloja-General Alhaja Adenike Lambe, assured Gobir of the market leaders’ support for the party, pledging to mobilise members of their households and communities to vote en-masse for YPP in the state and at the federal election.
