The Benchmark of Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq in Kwara, A Tale of Insecurity and Failing Governance.
Bashir Ashura. Over the past few months, the once peaceful and harmonious state of Kwara has been plunged into a worrying state of heightening insecurity, banditry, and cultism under the administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. The rising tide of violence and lawlessness that has beset the state stands as a poignant testament to the governor's apparent lack of prioritization of Kwara's welfare. The governor, it seems, has morphed into a tourist, constantly traveling from one state to another, one country to another, leaving Kwara to grapple with its mounting issues. The recent spate of killings and daily kidnappings in the state are an unfortunate testament to this stark reality. While the governor enjoys the protection of a robust security detail, ordinary Kwarans are left to fend for themselves against the mounting insecurity. In stark contrast, the preceding administration of Abdulfatahi Ahmed was marked by safety and stability. Ahmed's "Light Up Kwara&q