Third-Estate hails AbdulRazaq, Saraki on Kwara elections

The Third-Estate Forum, a prominent socio-cultural group in Ilorin Emirate of Kwara State, has congratulated the newly elected governor of the State, Mr. AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq on his victory and commended Senate President Bukola Saraki on his maturity and show of sportsmanship after the elections.

The forum also congratulated its member, Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, on his election as senator for the Kwara Central Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly.

The President of ThirdEstate Forum, Ahmed Bolaji Nagode, in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Yushau Abdulhameed Agaka, said the activities and conduct of winners and losers in the elections had ensured peace and stability in Kwara.

Nagode said: “The spirit of sportsmanship displayed by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP’s) gubernatorial candidate, Barr. Razaq Atunwa, significantly helped to douse tensions and ensured sustainability of peace and security, which are the major precursors for development.

“We must salute the courage and maturity of others who lost in the various elections. Their astonishing emotional composure despite suffering electoral misfortunes ensured that calm, peace and orderliness prevailed across the entire state, after INEC declared the various elections’ results.

“We must also remind elected officers that the tasks ahead are enormous. Hence, they must be prepared to hit the ground running after assuming office, come May 29. Their campaign promises are articles of faith that should not be jettisoned. They must be implemented to the letter,” the statement said.