Shuaibu AbdulRaheem, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) candidate for governor of Kwara, vowed to replicate the development breakthroughs of Rabiu Kwankwaso when the latter was governor of Kano state.
The NNPP gubernatorial candidate made the pledge on Thursday during his campaign tour to Asa local government area in Kwara.
Mr. AbdulRaheem, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, reminded the Daudu of Balla during his visit to Balla how they met in Kano during Mr. Kwankwaso’s tenure as Governor.
He said the traditional ruler could testify about how Kwankwaso developed Kano, adding that he will do exactly the same in Kwara if he is given the mandate.
“I will do what Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso did in Kano, in Kwara, if I am elected governor of the state.
“Other candidates are competing on mundane materials, but I plan to compete in terms of development with other states,” he said.
Mohammed Hassan, the Olomoda of Omoda, confirmed Mr. AbdulRaheem’s down-to-earth and dedicated nature, saying that he is a well-known person in the community and has always had access to his home.
However, the Olomodas complained about the bad road of the community, especially the road leading to Omoda, urging Mr. AbdulRaheem to solve the problem, if he is elected.
“Our problems are many, but our biggest concern is the bad road because evil people are using it as an opportunity to kidnap our people,” he explained.
The Nigerian News Agency (NAN) reports that the NNPP gubernatorial campaign train visited Olomoda, Aboto-Oja, Afon, Balla, Otte and other parts of the Asa local government area.
(YAYA)