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A group that goes by the name Pan-Kwara Movement, has frowned at Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s absence at the centenary celebration of a renowned Yoruba leader, Chief J. S. Olawoyin at Odu Hall in the ancient city of Offa, Kwara state recently.
The group said “The decision of Governor Abdulrazaq not to attend or send representative to the recent centenary celebration of the renowned nationalist, Yoruba leader and an icon of liberation, has sparked disappointment among the Yoruba people in Kwara state.”
They expressed worry that, “despite being officially invited, Governor AbdulRazaq and other top government officials failed to attend the event or send representatives.”
A release signed by the president of the movement, Abdulkareem Sodiq Esq., said the attitude is a”’blatant disregard for late Chief Olawoyin”.
“This blatant disregard for Chief Olawoyin’s legacy has raised questions about the governor’s commitment to unity and inclusivity. As a member of the Nigerian federal parliament, Chief Olawoyin played a pivotal role in the creation of Kwara State, moving the motion for its establishment in 1967. The greatest disservice to humanity is to disregard heroes.
“As if that is not enough, the governor’s decision to name various projects and existing government facilities after other personalities in the state while ignoring Chief Olawoyin’s is perceived as a deliberate snub. This, combined with the alleged instruction to government officials, including Offa local government council chairman to boycott the centenary celebration, has fueled concerns about the governor’s attitude towards Chief Olawoyin.
“No wonder the governor will never wear a Yoruba cap, even where he is being honoured by Obas with chieftaincy titles.”
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