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‘We’re firmly behind you,’ Kwara PDP assures Saraki
After his defeat at the 2019 general elections, the Kwara state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has passed a vote of confidence on Senate President Bukola Saraki, assuring him of their continued support.
In a statement, the PDP chairman in the state, Kola Shittu assured Saraki that the party’s executive and members stand firmly behind him in all ‘his struggles to liberate, emancipate and free the country from draconian and autocratic rule.’
Shittu also commended Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed for his administration’s giant stride on the various development programmes embarked on since his assumption of office in 2011.
However, he urged him to continue his good work till the end of his tenure in May, 2019.
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The statement reads in part: “The party hereby assures the general public that the Garin-Alimi underpass, the UITH dual carriageway and the new state Secretariat among other projects already embarked upon by his Excellency will be completed by the end of his Excellency’s tenure.
“That all our party members across Kwara state are urged to remain steadfast and loyal to the party and should not allow the little setback of the outcome of the March 2019 general election discourage and or instill fear in them as the party’s leadership are making efforts at repositioning the party towards regaining her lost victory.
“The party also thanks the electorate for their support during the elections, “the PDP stated.
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