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KWARA 2027: A FOOD FOR THOUGHT AND A POINT OF DECISION
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My dear people of Kwara State,
Today, I speak not merely as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), but as a concerned son of Kwara State who believes that our future can and must be better than our present. This is not an acceptance speech; it is a food for thought and a point of decision for every Kwaran who desires genuine progress, security, and prosperity.
I begin by expressing my profound gratitude to the leadership of our great party, the ADC, and to our members and supporters across the sixteen local government areas for the confidence they have reposed in me. I am humbled by this trust and fully aware of the enormous responsibility it carries.
But beyond politics lies a fundamental question: What kind of Kwara do we want to leave behind for our children and generations yet unborn?
Kwara State is uniquely blessed. By geography and history, we are the gateway between Northern and Southern Nigeria. This strategic location places us at the crossroads of commerce, agriculture, transportation, and investment. Yet, despite these natural advantages, our state has not fully harnessed its immense economic potential.
Under purposeful leadership, Kwara can become the logistics and commercial hub connecting the North and South. We can attract industries, agro-processing facilities, warehousing hubs, transport terminals, and investments that create jobs and wealth for our people. Our fertile lands can support large-scale agriculture and agro-industrial development, while our strategic location can position Kwara as one of Nigeria’s leading destinations for business and investment.
However, no economy can thrive where insecurity persists. Investors do not invest where there is fear. Farmers cannot cultivate their lands where they feel unsafe. Communities cannot prosper when criminal elements threaten lives and property.
Security, therefore, is not merely a government responsibility; it is the foundation upon which development rests.
As a scholar and practitioner in Defence and Security Studies, I possess a deep understanding of contemporary security challenges and the strategies required to address them. My academic background, combined with practical experience in public service, has equipped me with the knowledge necessary to formulate effective security policies for our state.
If entrusted with the mandate to serve, my administration will work closely with conventional security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, vigilante groups, hunters’ associations, and other community-based security outfits to establish a comprehensive security architecture that protects every corner of Kwara State.
We shall strengthen intelligence gathering at the grassroots, improve coordination among security stakeholders, support lawful community policing initiatives, deploy technology where necessary, and ensure rapid response mechanisms to emerging threats. Our goal will be clear: to restore Kwara’s reputation as one of the safest and most peaceful states in Nigeria.
Kwara was once widely known for its tranquillity, harmony, and peaceful coexistence. We must not allow criminality, banditry, kidnapping, or external threats to define our future. Together with our security agencies and local communities, we shall reclaim every space threatened by insecurity and restore confidence among our people.
The ADC remains distinct because it is built on the principles of accountability, transparency, inclusion, and people-oriented governance. We believe leadership should be measured by results and service, not by propaganda and political patronage.
My candidacy represents competence, experience, independence, and a genuine commitment to the welfare of our people. I come without the burden of political Baggage, My commitment is to the people of Kwara State and to the vision of building a state where every citizen has an opportunity to succeed.
The election before us is therefore not merely a political contest. It is a defining choice between complacency and progress, between managing challenges and solving them, between unrealized potential and shared prosperity.
I firmly believe that Kwara can become a model state in Nigeria a state where security guarantees prosperity, where agriculture drives economic growth, where industries create employment, where education empowers our youth, and where government remains accountable to the people.
This vision is achievable, but it requires courage, unity, and a collective decision to embrace a new direction.
I therefore call on all Kwarans regardless of ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, or social status to reflect deeply on the future of our state. Let us rise above division and focus on competence, character, and capacity.
Let us choose leadership that understands our challenges and possesses the vision to transform them into opportunities.
Let us choose a future where Kwara’s strategic location becomes a source of wealth, where our communities are secure, where our youths are gainfully employed, and where prosperity is shared by all.
The time has come to move Kwara from potential to performance, from uncertainty to confidence, from insecurity to peace, and from promises to prosperity.
The choice is ours.
The future is ours.
The moment is now.
Hon. Zakari Mohammed
ADC Governorship Candidate, Kwara State.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Ataoja of Osogboland, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, Larooye II, on Wednesday hosted the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, as Governor Ademola Adeleke officially commissioned the new Lameco Flyover Bridge and roundabout in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.
The five-span overhead bridge, which has a total length of 672 metres, was constructed to solve the perennial traffic congestion along the Lameco axis and boost economic activities in the metropolis.
The Olubadan performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the event, which was attended by traditional rulers and key stakeholders.
Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Adeleke praised the project as proof of his administration’s local content policy. “The high quality of this flyover confirms the workability of our local content model.
We have proven to the whole world that our local engineers can perform to world class standards,” he stated.
The governor also disclosed that his administration has completed over 27 kilometres of intra-city roads in Osogbo and more than 300 kilometres across the state.
He charged residents to protect the infrastructure, warning against street trading and vandalisation of the bridge’s railings and lights.
In his goodwill message, the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, Larooye II, described the project as strategic.
He noted that it would ease human and vehicular movement and enhance socio-economic activities within the town.
The commissioning marks the start of a series of project inaugurations across the state.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Samuel Gbinde, pastor of the Universal Reform Christian Church (URCC), also known as Nongu u Kristu u i Ser u sha Tar (NKST), and two members of his congregation have been abducted by gunmen in Benue State.
The incident happened on Tuesday at the pastor’s residence located within the NKST Church premises in Andyar, Ishan Classis, Benue State.
The church’s General Secretary, Titus Targba, announced the incident in a statement, saying the victims were taken by armed men from the pastor’s residence.
He appealed to church members and the public to pray for their safe return while efforts continue to secure their freedom.
The church also called on security agencies, the Benue State Government and the Federal Government to move quickly to rescue the three victims and arrest those behind the kidnapping.
It further urged the authorities to step up efforts against kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state by taking stronger action to stop criminal groups before they strike instead of responding only after attacks have taken place.
The latest abduction has added to growing worries over insecurity in Benue State, where communities have continued to face repeated attacks despite ongoing security operations and peace efforts.
Only a few days earlier, the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, Ardo Risku, and his associate, Yakubu Isa, were killed after attending a peace meeting in Ohimini Local Government Area.
Police later confirmed the arrest of 10 suspects in connection with the killings.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its industrial action across public primary and secondary schools in Oyo State, directing members to resume work on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
The decision followed fresh engagements with the Oyo State government and assurances on measures to improve security after the abduction of teachers and learners in Oriire Local Government Area.
In a statement jointly signed by the Oyo State Chairman of the union, Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and the State Secretary, Comrade Olukayode Salami, the union said the suspension was approved by its national leadership after reviewing the prevailing security situation and considering appeals by the state government and other stakeholders.
According to the statement, the strike, which was declared in protest against the kidnapping of teachers and students in the Oriire Local Government Area, was suspended in the interest of teachers, learners, and the general public.
“The Nigeria Union of Teachers hereby directs all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to resume official duties on Thursday, July 2, 2026,” the statement read.
The union said the state government had assured it of sustained efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted victims while strengthening security around schools and vulnerable communities across the state.
It noted that the government had committed to intensified rescue operations for the abducted teachers and learners, the establishment of a well-equipped Joint Security Task Force to patrol vulnerable schools and access roads, continuous engagement with affected families, psychosocial support and rehabilitation for rescued victims, and payment of gratuities and other entitlements to the families of deceased teachers.
Other commitments, according to the union, include strengthening the Safe School Initiative through public sensitisation and improved early warning systems, enhancing emergency response mechanisms, dismantling criminal hideouts, upgrading school infrastructure, tackling illegal mining and open grazing in forest reserves, improving community intelligence gathering, ensuring the speedy prosecution of criminal suspects, improving the welfare of security personnel, and deploying technology to improve school security.
The union commended its members for their discipline and solidarity throughout the industrial action while also appreciating the support of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) and the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON).
“We sincerely appreciate all our members, ANCOPSS, AOPSHON, and other stakeholders for their discipline, solidarity, and unwavering support during this period. Your cooperation has once again demonstrated our collective commitment to the welfare and safety of teachers and learners,” the statement added.
While directing teachers to return to the classroom, the union urged members to remain vigilant and report any security threats to the appropriate authorities.
“We urge all teachers to remain vigilant, law-abiding and promptly report any suspicious activities or security threats within their schools and communities to the relevant authorities. Together, we can build safer schools for our children and educators,” it stated.
The union reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the welfare and security of teachers, saying it would continue to engage the government until all outstanding concerns regarding the safety of teachers and learners are fully addressed.
“Our resolve to safeguard the lives, welfare and dignity of teachers remains unwavering. We shall continue constructive engagement with the government until every concern relating to the security of our members and learners is adequately addressed,” the statement said.
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