The Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has thrown his weight behind the reelection bid of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
The monarch said the governor has done exceedingly well to deserve a second term in office.
He added that he has shown enough commitment to public welfare and development of deserving a new mandate.
The Emir spoke during the yearly traditional Sallah homage known as Bareke at Government House in Ilorin on Monday.
The Emir said the achievements of the administration are visible while the governor’s hands-on approach to governance is commendable.
“I have seen that Your Excellency is performing, and you are ready to work more to better the lots of Kwarans. You have just started. It is my wish and prayer that you are given another mandate to achieve more,” the Emir said, praying Allah to grant the governor more strength, good health and required wisdom to fulfill his dreams for the state.
The Emir also expressed delight at the governor’s posture on the horseback during the Ilorin Durbar festival on Sunday as well as the government’s support that made the socio-cultural event a huge success, describing AbdulRazaq as a true son of the Ilorin Emirate.
He called on all descendants of Ilorin to continue to exist in love and unity, which he noted are parts of the cardinal objectives of the Ilorin Durbar.
In his response, AbdulRazaq said his administration has institutionalized the Ilorin Durbar and several other festivals in the state by making them important items in public expenditure under culture and tourism.
“This will get better in the coming years as we ramp up investments in tourism and culture,” he added.