The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has received with interest the recent declaration by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and frontline Otoge crusader, Chief Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, on Channels Television, where he expressly declared that the APC/Otoge administration under Governor Abdulrazaq has failed the people of Kwara.
The party in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara said the PDP is vindicated that such a “Vote of No Confidence ” on the APC-led administration is coming from the calibre of Chief Akogun , noting that it is a validation of PDP’s consistent position that Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is running Kwara government like a Bet9ja Kiosk
The Kwara PDP carefully monitored Chief Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo’s recent appearance on ChannelTV, during which he admitted the deceit that characterized the O’Tógé movement and how the Governor and his party , the APC have failed woefully in managing the affairs of the state
“We recognize Chief Akogun Oyedepo’s boldness in exposing the Governor’s reckless plundering of public funds on ventures that serve little or no benefit to the good people of Kwara State. His stance in acknowledging the misplaced priorities, rising poverty, and deteriorating state of public infrastructure under the Otoge administration aligned with the minds of an average Kwarans who are utterly disappointed since 2019.
Kwarans will recall that Chief Akogun Oyedepo, who spearheaded the Otoge campaign and formulated several false narratives against the PDP-led administrations of Dr. Bukola Saraki and Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has now realized the disservice he and his fellow comrades have done to the people of Kwara State. Their claumny campaign, which was riddled with propaganda, promised Kwarans better governance and financial prosperity, including claims that civil servants would earn more than their counterparts in neighboring states.
Nearly six years after the Otoge administration took power, the reality is a far cry from these promises. With monthly FAAC allocations now averaging between N8 billion and N10 billion—there is little to show for it. Public schools and Government Hospitals in Kwara State have become shanties, with students sitting on bare floors to receive lessons, while the civil service structure is collapsing due to mismanagement. Corruption has reached unprecedented levels, with appointees of the Governor confessing ignorance about how major contracts are awarded.
It is now public knowledge that contracts for critical infrastructure projects, such as road construction, are being awarded as political patronage to defectors from the PDP to the APC. Consequently, the quality of these projects has been compromised, with roads already deteriorating within three months of construction. The Abdulrazaq administration has not only failed to meet the promises made by his party ,APC, but has also plunged the state into deeper economic woes with Poverty levels now risen astronomically, from 14% in 2019 to about 45% in 2024.
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In light of these observations and great revelations coming from the horse mouth, we urge all well-meaning Kwarans, irrespective of past political affiliations, to join hands with the PDP in rescuing our state from the current state of despair. Our party and its leadership remain committed to restoring the dignity, prosperity, and development of Kwara State through transparent and people-focused leadership.
Signed:
Hon. Olusegun Olusola Adewara
State Publicity Secretary
Kwara PDP
