2023: Kwara Entertainers Take To Ilorin Streets To Endorse Gov AbdulRazaq For Re-election
Entertainers in Kwara state took to the streets of Ilorin, the state capital, in their hundreds on Monday to declare support and endorse Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for re-election , citing his record of performance.
The pro-government marchers, who wore customized T-shirt and Fez Caps, conveyed to the residents their message via chants, and they displayed banners and placards with varying inscriptions like ‘Governor AbdulRazaq for 2nd Term’ ; ‘4+4=8’; and ‘Muka For AA’, among others.
They set out some minutes past 11 am from the premises of the State Council for Arts and Culture, Geri Alimi Ilorin, navigating through the popular Ibrahim Taiwo road, Emir’s road; Post office–Challenge road; Ahmadu Bello Way down to the Government House where it ended.
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that this was organized by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism, Hon Eyiwumi Muka Ray – a renowned Yoruba actor and film producer, who hails from Irepodun LG , Kwara state.
Some of the artistes and the APC support groups that came together to declare support for the governor’s re-election bid include members of the Association of Nigeria Theater Arts Practitioners (ANTP); Theater and Motion Picture Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN); Nigeria Hunters and Security Services; Indigenous Movie Maker of Nigeria (IMAN); Performing Musicians Association of Nig. Kwara State chapter (PMAN); Yoruba Movie Association of Nigeria (YOFMAN); Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria (PHN); Kwara State Council for Arts and Culture; Egbe Akewi Yoruba Ipinle Kwara; Association of Professional Drummers of Nigeria (APDON); and Cultural Heritage, Social Development of Nig. (CHSDN), among other stakeholders in the Entertainment Industry in the state.
AbdulRazaq, while receiving the support groups at the Government House, Ilorin restated his administration’s commitment to continuing to impact the lives of the masses and make Kwara habitable for all, appreciating the artistes for supporting the APC government in the state.
The Governor, who was represented by his deputy , Mr. Kayode Alabi, urged the groups and all Kwara electorate to vote for all candidates of the APC party in the forthcoming general election.
He commended Hon. Mukay Ray for coming up with such an initiative, and promised that his administration will not relent in prioritizing the interest of Kwarans especially people in the Entertainment Industry.
The Governor was joined in receiving the Kwara state- based entertainers by Hon. Abdulrasaq Owolabi of the State House of Assembly ; State Commissioners for Health and Social Development ; Dr. Raji Razaq and Mrs. Deborah Abosede Aremu; State APC Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Tajudeen Aro, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jiddah, among others.
Hon. Eyiwumi Muka Ray, in his remarks, said he organized the rally to reaffirm that the artistes and all stakeholders in the Entertainment Industry in the state are solidly behind the Governor, and are ready to work for his re-election in 2023.
‘This rally was organized by my office to reassure the government of the unflinching support of my people – the professional artistes and other stakeholders in the Entertainment Industry. All entertainers in Kwara State have made up their minds to vote for APC candidates both at the State and the federal levels, because of their remarkable achievements in three and a half years in office.
They have leaderships and members that cut across the length and breadth of the state. We want to use this numerical strength to guarantee the re-election of our amiable Governor’ he submitted- Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
