Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has come under severe criticism following a viral video in which he vowed to ensure victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) amid worsening insecurity in his state.
In the video clip which has been trending online since Sunday, AbdulRazaq, while addressing a political gathering, declared his commitment to securing electoral success for the ruling party in Abuja.
“On behalf of the excellencies and many other esteemed colleagues on the committee, I assure Mr President and our party leaders that we will work as a team with local stakeholders and community influencers to deliver FCT to the All Progressives Congress,” the governor said.
“I’m confident that the good people of the Federal Capital Territory across the six council areas will come out to align with our party and show truly that APC is not just the party of now but also the reliable vessel to Nigeria’s progress and sustainable future,” AbdulRasaq said.
However, his statement has raised intense backlash with many Nigerians condemning him for prioritizing politics and the FCT election ahead of the security of his people as the chief security officer of the state.
Many X users wondered why AbdulRazaq has not taken a tough stance to dislodge bandits and terrorists who have continually ravaged Kwara communities, killing and abducting hundreds of residents.
The backlash was also intensified following a video released on Saturday by Boko Haram terrorists where they paraded hundreds of abducted victims, including women and children kidnapped from Woro community in Kaiama LGA of the state, with Nigerians questioning the timing and priorities of the governor as Kwara continues to confront deadly attacks, abductions, and growing fears across rural communities.
