#IlorinDurbar: Kwara PDP Hails Saraki’s Peaceful Move
…Says his loves embedded in people’s hearts, not at the Durbar venue
…Condemns Governor’s Panic Response
The Kwara State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commended its leader, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (CON) for his unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the Emirate and across Kwara . In a noble gesture, Dr. Saraki has announced the cancellation of his planned attendance at this year’s Ilorin Durbar festival following appeals from the Palace and other notable Islamic Clerics who have been mounting pressure on him in the interest of peace
In a statement issued in Ilorin by the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr. Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party lauds Dr. Saraki’s peaceful stance noting that as a two-time Governor of Kwara State, former Senate President, and the highest traditional title holder in the Emirate, Dr. Saraki has once again demonstrated his commitment to the peace, unity and esteemed regards for the throne of Sheik Alimi and Kwara state traditional institutions.
The party said it was very clear that the huge, organic, and warm reception Dr. Saraki had received at the Ilorin Eid praying ground earlier has clearly unsettled Governor Abdulrahman and his camp, who despite spending millions of naira on mobilizing praise singers to the Eid, they were later overwhelmed by the genuine admiration and support for Dr. Saraki which enveloped the Eid praying ground and entire city on sallah day
“Our party believes this has caused panic in the Governor, leading to his recent jitteriness. The Kwara PDP is concerned about the Governor’s actions, which reflect an unnecessary and unfounded fear of Dr. Saraki’s presence at the Durbar. His attempts to pressure the Emir’s palace to dissuade Dr. Saraki from attending Durbar are unacceptable, unwarranted, and a clear display of inferiority complex from the highest executive office holder in the state .”
“We wish to remind the Governor and those around him to be guided and understand that Saraki’s love is in the hearts of Kwarans and Ilorin Emirate, due to his years of unprecedented leadership and incomparable compassionate services to the people, hence no amount spent on mobilization or efforts aimed at stopping Saraki’s presence at the Durbar can erase his love, which is embeded in the hearts of the people and not at the Durbar venue”
“Our party notes that as the Waziri of Ilorin, the highest traditional title holder under the Emir, Dr. Saraki’s decision reflects his dedication to upholding the sanctity of Sheik Alimi and the revered throne of the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. This decision was undoubtedly a difficult one, considering the thousands of Ilorin residents who eagerly anticipated his presence to add vibrancy to the event.
The Kwara PDP enjoins Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to focus more on examining himself rather than seeing Dr. Saraki as the reason behind his wanton failures in leadership,noting that there’s still time to be proactive and retrace his steps from all anti-masses policies ,including Wasteful spending of Billions of Taxpayer’s money and crippling of Local governments administration in the state.
The Kwara State PDP calls on all stakeholders to follow Dr. Saraki’s exemplary leadership in prioritizing the welfare and harmony of our people above his personal gains.
