Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) could only beat its own excellent record in such areas as basic education, healthcare, public-funded safety net programmes, gender mainstreaming and youths empowerment.

During the inauguration of the Sunday Fagbemi-led State Executive Committee (SEC) of APC in Ilorin, yesterday, he scored his administration high in the delivery of campaign promises.

According to him, Kwarans have resolved not to ever hand the reins of government to wandering wolves and their allies.

The crème de la crème of the ruling APC and other critical stakeholders in the party attended the inauguration.

No true progressive will leave the party under which Kwara is fast regaining its lost glory, he asserted, adding that whatever disagreement among brothers could always be resolved, if those involved commit to the growth of the state.

“Today represents a new beginning for our party in Kwara. I congratulate all members of the new SEC. Let me remind you that this position is a trust. You now carry the mandate of over 400,000 members of APC in Kwara to lead us to another victory,” AbdulRazaq said, drawing applause from the huge crowd.

“You are coming on board at a crucial moment. No genuine progressive, whatever the disagreement, will sabotage the collective resolve of the people of Kwara to solidify the victory of 2019 in 2023.”

He emphasised that the ‘Otoge’ administration could only beat its own excellent record. “From basic education, healthcare delivery, provision of water, infrastructural development and access to the rural areas, prudent management of resources, gender inclusion and youth empowerment, safety net for the poor, and welfare of workers, we can do more.

“What is certain is that Kwara people will never again hand the reins of government to the wandering wolves and their allies. APC is the trusted vehicle to keep the victory of 2019 and no patriot will leave the party.”

The Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi, congratulated the new party officials for standing by the AbdulRazaq administration and urged them to work in unison for the development of the party and the state.

House of Assembly Speaker, Salihu Yakubu-Danladi, who commended the unity and massive turnout for the event, enjoined members of APC SEC to go back to their respective wards and local councils to unite and encourage them to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2023 poll.