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The governorship flag bearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has called on residents of the state to make what he described as a decisive choice between complacency and progress ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

Speaking in a statement titled “Kwara 2027: A Food for Thought and a Point of Decision,” Mohammed outlined his vision for transforming Kwara into a leading commercial, agricultural, and investment destination in Nigeria through strategic leadership, enhanced security, and economic development.

The ADC candidate expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the party across the state’s 16 local government areas for entrusting him with the governorship ticket, describing the confidence reposed in him as both humbling and a significant responsibility.

According to him, the state possesses enormous untapped potential owing to its strategic location as a gateway between Northern and Southern Nigeria.

“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,” he said.

Mohammed noted that with purposeful leadership, Kwara could emerge as a logistics and commercial hub capable of attracting industries, agro-processing facilities, transportation infrastructure, and investments that would generate employment opportunities and wealth for residents.

He, however, identified insecurity as a major obstacle to economic growth, stressing that sustainable development could only thrive in a secure environment.

“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,” he stated.

Drawing on his academic background and experience in Defence and Security Studies, Mohammed said his administration, if elected, would prioritise the establishment of a comprehensive security architecture across the state.

The ADC candidate also promised to deploy technology-driven security measures, enhance coordination among stakeholders, and support lawful community policing initiatives aimed at restoring peace and confidence in communities.

Mohammed lamented the growing threats posed by criminality, banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of insecurity, noting that Kwara’s longstanding reputation as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful states must be preserved.

“We shall reclaim every space threatened by insecurity and restore confidence among our people,” he declared.

On governance, Mohammed described the ADC as a party founded on the principles of accountability, transparency, inclusiveness, and people-centred leadership.

He said his candidacy represented competence, experience, independence, and a commitment to the welfare of Kwarans, adding that he was entering the race without political encumbrances.

“The election before us is not merely a political contest. It is a defining choice between complacency and progress, between managing challenges and solving them, between unrealised potential and shared prosperity,” he said.

The governorship hopeful further envisioned a state where security drives economic growth, agriculture serves as a catalyst for development, industries create jobs, education empowers young people, and government remains accountable to citizens.

He urged residents across ethnic, religious, and political divides to unite behind competent and visionary leadership capable of addressing the state’s challenges and unlocking its vast potential.

“The time has come to move Kwara from potential to performance, from uncertainty to confidence, from insecurity to peace, and from promises to prosperity,” Mohammed said.

He concluded by urging Kwarans to seize what he described as a defining moment in the state’s history and collectively chart a new course towards sustainable development and shared prosperity ahead of the 2027 election.

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced fresh reductions in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel.

Information made available to an online medium on Saturday by a source familiar with the development showed that the refinery has lowered the gantry price of petrol by N25 per litre, bringing it down from N1,275 to N1,250 per litre.

The source also disclosed that the price of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) has been reduced by N100 per litre.

The product will now sell at N1,700 per litre at the gantry, down from the previous N1,800 per litre.

The latest price reduction comes about three weeks after reports emerged that Dangote Refinery had increased the ex-gantry price of petrol.

At the time, a credible inside source disclosed that petrol continued to sell at N1,275 per litre at the refinery, hours after reports claimed that the company had raised its petrol price by N75 amid fluctuations in global crude oil prices.

Source: gistcore

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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.