Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq's Administration must learn to state the Truth , and not propaganda and smear campaign always.

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KAI is totally disappointed with this ugly trend by Kwara State Government....


The misleading report on controversial N1.68billion unpaid benefits of the Kwara State pensioners allegedly owed by His Excellency Dr, Abubakar Bukola Saraki led administration of the state is really disappointing and nothing can be farther away from the truth.


The claim made by the retirees is not even as disappointing as the silence of the incumbent Governor on what the true picture is despite inheriting all the necessary documents to tell the public what really happened, this is just another shoddy attempt to demonize previous administrations.


To know what is happening in the present we might need to travel back to the past, as far back as 2008 when Governor Abubakar Bukola Saraki was still the number one citizen of Kwara state, when the whole controversy was believed to have emanated. 


The Nigeria Union of Pensioners kwara state Council, need to realize there is a reason that they have been losing all their litigations on this case, unless they are being hypocritical or selective amnesia.


A letter dated 23rd October 2008, titled "APPRECIATION, GRATITUDE AND COMMENDATION ON THE PAYMENT OF THE 50% OF 30% 150% AND 142% ARREARS OF PENSION INCREASES TO KWARA STATE PENSIONERS" was sent to the then state Governor by the same NUP.


Wherein ,"The Executive members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Kwara State Council are hereby expressing our appreciation and gratitude to Your Excellency on the payment of the 50% of the arrears of 30%, 150% and 142% pension increases to our members.


"We equally commend your effort in generally ameliorating the problems and sufferings of pensioners in the State, by the prompt payment of our monthly pension.


"The Nigeria Union of Pensioners,Kwara State Council as a responsible Union wishes to state categorically that having resolved to be paid and had been paid 50% as final payment of the cumulative arrears of the 150%, 30% and 140% pension increase; we do not see any rational for any faction to go against the collective agreement of the Union.


"Our stand remains that we abide by the agreement reached and signed on the 16th day of April 2008 between the Kwara State Government ably represented by the Kwara State Head of Service and the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Kwara State Council, endorsed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Kwara State.


"Once again we appreciate and commend Your Excellency's kind gesture in seeing to the welfare of pensioners in Kwara State." the letter reads.


The letter was signed by the then Chairman, Alh. Ayinde Alanamu and the State Secretary, Chief Samuel C. Ibidoja on behalf of other executive members which include Vice Chairman, Alh. Mohammed Haliru;Asst. Secretary, Alh. S. Oba Agaka;Treasurer, Prince Nathaniel Durotoye; Auditor,Aminu Abass and the Trustees,Chief J.A. Alabi and A.O. Abubakar.


It most important to point out that the said debt or arrears as the case maybe was not even owed or accumulated during the Saraki-led administration but by late mohammed Lawal.Saraki only agreed to pay 50% of the money that was owed by a previous administration as a responsible administrator who understands that government is continuum.


We see this as another political smear and propaganda on His Excellency Dr Abubakar Bukola saraki which should not be so as Governance is a continuum, it high time this administration realize that as well. 


The Government is stoking the fire of this propaganda and Smear Campaign and that is why it deliberately decided to keep quiet despite having all the relevant documents at its disposal.


We urge AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq led Administration to desist from the smear campaign of calumny, and face governance with its full attention instead of this needless distractions.it is not good for him nor our beloved state of Kwara.


Hajia Adeola Bashiru,

Head Democratic mobilization and monitoring desk 

Kwara Advancement  Initiative.

January 3rd, 2022

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