Gov AbdulRazaq inaugurates PBAT Door-to-Door campaign in Kwara

By Demola Akinyemi Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Door-to-Door Movement in Ilorin, the state capital, signalling the commencement of campaigns for the re-election of President Tinubu in the state. Performing the inauguration of the group’s executives, the governor tasked them to work hard in their mobilization campaigns and convey the impacts of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu to all the nooks and crannies of the state.

He commended the leadership of the movement for establishing a platform to communicate the life-changing policies and programmes of the Federal Government to the people. He also charged the members to listen to the concerns of the people, provide feedback to the government and communicate its programmes effectively. AbdulRazaq further urged them to obtain accurate information about government programmes through official channels and share it with residents, while emphasising the need for peaceful and respectful engagement.

“The movement must not only take government messages to the people but also bring their concerns back to the relevant authorities to guide policy adjustments and improve living standards,” the governor stressed, advising them to shun violence in the course of their engagements. He also called for cooperation between the movement and all APC structures from the National leadership to ward’s officials and polling unit committees, saying they are all working for a common goal.

He added that this initiative must be sustained beyond the inauguration ceremony and its activities should translate into continuous grassroots engagement rather than a one-off event. Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly and APC gubernatorial candidate, Rt Hon Salihu Yakubu Danladi, expressed confidence that Kwarans will vote massively for APC, following Governor AbdulRazaq’s achievements which are visible across 193 wards of the state.

He said the governor has performed exceedingly well in various sectors including infrastructural development, civil service, pension administration, and the welfare of youths, women and senior citizens among others. According to him, “APC has sufficient achievements to campaign on and does not need to resort to insulting political opponents. Tinubu is for Kwara, and Kwara is for Tinubu.

By God’s grace, 2027 is for the APC. We know where we are today, and we are moving forward”. Kwara state APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, in his remark said the party hass prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that the APC is determined to win all elective positions in the state. Fagbemi said the party remained committed to securing victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the governorship candidate, and all APC candidates contesting National and State Assembly seats.

He dismissed claims of alternative political arrangements in Kwara, maintaining that the party’s position had been reinforced by statements from President Tinubu and the Minister of FCT, while warning opposition groups against relying on financial inducements to challenge the APC. The APC Chairman maintained that the party would retain its political strength in Kwara and return victorious in the 2027 elections.

Founder and Grand Patron of the Movement, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (a.k.a Tompolo), in his address urged the people of the State to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections. Represented by High Chief Kestin Pondi, Ekpemupolo urged Nigerians not to be misled by political opponents, stressing that sustained support for Tinubu will help improve security, infrastructure, healthcare and education.

Ekpemupolo then announced a donation of 34 campaign vehicles to the Movement in a bid to aid their mobility across the state, as part of the group’s grassroots mobilisation strategy. National Coordinator of PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Comrade Sunday Adekanbi Asuku, urged the people of Kwara to give President Tinubu massive support ìn the upcoming polls.

Asuku, who commended Governor AbdulRazaq’s records of service in the state and his continued support for the President, said the governor is doing greatly for Kwara because of the president’s backing.