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I believe that seeking the mandate of the people comes with a responsibility that goes beyond making campaign promises, attending rallies and asking for votes. It requires being clear about what you intend to do, how you intend to do it, the resources required and how the people can hold you accountable. This is why I have presented The SBK Compact – Kwara People First. I am offering Kwarans more than political rhetoric; I am presenting a structured programme of government with clear priorities, specific commitments and measurable targets. For too long, our people have had to contend with a gap between campaign expectations and the realities of governance. When citizens are not presented with clear and accessible commitments, it becomes difficult to measure performance and demand accountability. I believe the people of Kwara deserve better. They deserve to know what those seeking their mandate intend to do for them. They deserve to interrogate our proposals, question our priorities and hold us responsible for the promises we make. My commitments are clear: a proposed ₦100 billion Security Trust Fund; ₦50 million for each of our 193 wards within the first 100 days; 200,000 annual youth employment opportunities; a ₦19.2 billion Agricultural Production Fund; dedicated financing for traders, MSMEs and women-owned businesses; improved education and healthcare; and a 13th-month salary for civil servants, among other interventions. These are proposals we are putting before the people for scrutiny. I do not expect Kwarans to take my word for it simply because I am asking for their votes. I expect them to examine this document, interrogate our commitments and demand explanations where necessary. Our people must never be taken for granted. A governorship election should be about competing ideas, credible plans and the future we intend to build, not just political slogans and the mobilisation of crowds. I have put my commitments on the table. Let every candidate seeking to govern Kwara do the same. The people deserve to compare the plans, ask the hard questions and know exactly what they are voting for. Because Kwara is bigger than any individual ambition. The future of our people must come first. THE SBK COMPACT. KWARA PEOPLE FIRST. SECURE. PRODUCTIVE. PROSPEROUS. #SBKFORKWARA #Sbk2027

Today, I celebrate our revered father and royal father, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Kolapo Sulu-Gambari, CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, on his 31st Coronation Anniversary. Baba, beyond the revered throne you occupy, I deeply cherish your fatherly warmth, kindness, wise counsel and the goodwill you have consistently extended to me. Your guidance and gracious disposition mean a great deal to me, and I remain grateful for the privilege of enjoying your fatherly presence. Your 31 years on the throne stand as a testament to your dedication to the peace, unity and progress of Ilorin Emirate. I pray Almighty Allah grants you continued good health, long life, renewed strength and wisdom. May your reign remain peaceful and fruitful, and may Allah preserve you for many more years. Happy 31st Coronation Anniversary, HRH. May Allah continue to honour and preserve you. Ameen.