The Kwara State Government has accused a former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, of exploiting the security challenges in the state for political gain. This claim was made by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, in a statement on Saturday. According to Ajakaye, Saraki's comments on the security situation in Kwara State were a ploy to gain political mileage.
Saraki had recently criticized the Abdulrazaq-led government, accusing it of failing to protect lives and property. He claimed that the state was no longer a safe haven, citing a decline in security since his administration took over. However, the Kwara State Government maintains that it is committed to addressing the security challenges in the state.
The government has been working to recruit forest guards to support the security agencies in the state. Ajakaye stated that the current administration has been supporting communities to build resilience and curtail the evil of terrorism. He also noted that the government has recorded impressive successes in infrastructure, education, health, and social welfare.
Ajakaye urged Saraki to stop comparing the current administration to his own, saying they are not comparable. The dispute comes amid growing terrorist attacks in several communities in Kwara State, including Edu, Patigi, Ifelodun, and other rural areas.
The latest exchange between Bukola Saraki and the Kwara State Government highlights the deepening divide between the two. While Saraki accuses the government of failing to protect lives and property, the government maintains that it is committed to addressing the security challenges. The truth is that the people of Kwara State deserve better than this petty politics. They deserve a government that can provide them with safety, security, and economic opportunities. The Abdulrazaq-led government's claims of impressive successes in infrastructure, education, and health are hollow when compared to the suffering of the people. It is time for the government to focus on the real issues facing the state, rather than engaging in a war of words with Saraki.
