13/01/2025
PRESS STATEMENT
January 13, 2025
*KWARA PDP CONDENMS WICKED ERECTIONS OF WALLS AGAINST BUSINESSES IN ILORIN BY ABDULRAZAQ GOVERNMENT*
*...Promises to Pull Down all Walls erected against People's Businesses in 2027*
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State condemns in the strongest terms the recent decision by the Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led APC government to erect walls against Challenge, Unity, Post Office, and other key business areas in the Ilorin metropolis. This action is not only an act of economic sabotage but also a calculated attempt to strangle the poor masses and enterprising youth population of Kwara, who rely on these areas for their livelihoods.
The PDP sympathizes deeply with all affected victims of this draconian economic strangulation scheme, especially those protesting this despicable act of the government. We assure them that if elected in 2027, a PDP-led government will prioritize the immediate removal of all these oppressive walls, restoring access and opportunities for businesses to thrive.
The PDP notes with dismay the agitation of young business owners and entrepreneurs operating in the Challenge, Unity, and Post Office areas, which are considered the largest business hubs in Ilorin. The er****on of these thoughtless fences, which has effectively shut down access to small-scale businesses, demonstrates a complete lack of empathy and consideration for the devastating impact this will have on business owners, their families, and the local economy by the current administration
Denying people access to their places of livelihood is not only callous but also an act of despotic recklessness. It is particularly shocking and deeply unfortunate that Governor Abdulrazaq ignored the years of hard work, personal sacrifices, and loans invested by these business owners before embarking on such a reckless, anti-people policy. .
We call on security agencies to rise above the governor's recklessness and ensure the safety and rights of the protesting youth entrepreneurs. They must act responsibly and advise the governor that this action, if unchecked, could further escalate violence and criminal activities in Ilorin metropolis as hundreds of young people lose their means of livelihood.
While we urge the protesting young entrepreneurs to conduct themselves peacefully and not play into the governor’s hands, we assure Kwarans that the PDP government in 2027 In-sha Allah will reverse this executive rascality and dismantle all structures erected to suppress economic growth and strangle the poor masses.
We call on all well-meaning Kwarans to join hands with us to ensure the return of responsible governance in 2027.
Signed:
Rt. Hon. Babatunde Mohammed
State Chairman,
Kwara PDP
13th January 2025
