Kwara 2023: YPP gubernatorial candidate Yakubu Gobir hits Abdulrazaq government for debt

Young Progressive Party, YPP, gubernatorial candidate in Kwara State, Waziri Yakubu Gobir, has criticized the ruling state government, APC, for running up huge debts since 2019 to run white elephant projects in the state.

In an interview with reporters in Ilorin on Wednesday, Gobir said, "I have no problem with borrowing, but it should be for the creation of value and wealth for the people."

According to him, "huge sums have been taken to execute white elephant projects such as the esoteric Tanke Airlift in Ilorin."

Commenting on the upcoming general election, the party's gubernatorial candidate said, "Our chances are in God's hands, the elections this time will not be about big political parties, but about individuals and personalities that can bring the dividends of democracy.

“We made mistakes in the last elections in 2019, now is the time to correct our past mistakes by electing credible leaders,” he added.

On security challenges in the state, he explained that while the issue remains national, he thinks the state governor who controls the security vote should be able to engage the architecture of security at its disposal for the safety of citizens.

Gobir identified poverty and unemployment as the two main challenges faced by people in the state.

He said that if elected in 2023, the focus would be on opening up rural areas where agricultural activities are hampered by poor infrastructure, such as good roads, water and electricity. electricity, among others.

Gobir further disclosed that p would also be given to small and medium enterprises in the state to boost the economy and reduce the poverty rate among the people.