Politicians converge on Ilorin, pray for Oloye

Associates, including past government officials and some serving political office holders, yesterday, gathered in Ilorin, Kwara State, for a special prayer session in memory of the former political lord of the state, Dr. Abubakar Saraki.

“He was always happy helping people. Even when not politicking, whenever there was a sort of hardship, he was always giving assistance in the 16 local councils of the state, just as his son (Bukola), our leader, is doing today, taking after his father.” 
  
Ibrahim suggested: “With the present hardship in every part of the state, the state government should make everything legally possible to ameliorate the hardship. The governor should stop politicking now but find a way to ensure everyone in the state is taken care of, irrespective of party affiliation, because the hardship is becoming unbearable. 
  
“I also call on all elected leaders in the state to empower their constituents to reduce the hardship being felt.” On his part, Fulani said: “Today, we are praying for our highly respected father, Dr. Olusola Saraki, because of what he did while alive. He impacted so many people meaningfully; I am an example. Baba brought me up and made me become one of the recognised politicians in Kwara and Nigeria. May God give him eternal rest. 
  
“Saraki is somebody that should be emulated. He lived for the survival of Nigeria and Kwara as regards politics,” he added.