Kwara PDP Promises To Demolish Walls Built To Shut Business Owners Out In Ilorin

Kwara State PDP on Monday condemned in the strongest terms the recent decision by the state government to build walls that have shut business owners out in Challenge, Unity, Post Office, and other key business areas in the Ilorin metropolis submitting that ‘this action is not only an act of economic sabotage but also a calculated attempt to strangle the poor masses and enterprising youth population of Kwara, who rely on these areas for their livelihoods’.

‘The PDP sympathizes deeply with all affected victims of this draconian economic strangulation scheme, especially those protesting this despicable act of the government. We assure them that if elected in 2027, a PDP-led government will prioritize the immediate removal of all these oppressive walls, restoring access and opportunities for businesses to thrive’ the state Chairman, Hon Babatunde Mohammed, submitted in a statement he issued in Ilorin and made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Monday. 

The party has also urged security agencies to maintain their professionalism as they deal with protesters in the state capital.

Recall that aggrieved traders and shop owners in the areas in question  had staged a protest on Monday and condemned the Kwara State Government’s decision to build walls that have restricted access to their shops.

‘The PDP notes with dismay the agitation of young business owners and entrepreneurs operating in the Challenge, Unity, and Post Office areas, which are considered the largest business hubs in Ilorin. The erection of these thoughtless fences, which has effectively shut down access to small-scale businesses, demonstrates a complete lack of empathy and consideration for the devastating impact this will have on business owners, their families, and the local economy by the current  administration

Denying people access to their places of livelihood is not only callous but also an act of despotic recklessness. It is particularly shocking and deeply unfortunate that Governor Abdulrazaq ignored the years of hard work, personal sacrifices, and loans invested by these business owners before embarking on such a reckless, anti-people policy. .

We call on security agencies to rise above the governor’s recklessness and ensure the safety and rights of the protesting youth entrepreneurs. They must act responsibly and advise the governor that this action, if unchecked, could further escalate violence and criminal activities in Ilorin metropolis as hundreds of young people lose their means of livelihood.

While we urge the protesting young entrepreneurs to conduct themselves peacefully and not play into the governor’s hands, we assure Kwarans that the PDP government in 2027 In-sha Allah will reverse this executive rascality and dismantle all structures erected to suppress economic growth and strangle the poor masses. We call on all well-meaning Kwarans to join hands with us to ensure the return of responsible governance in 2027’ the statement added-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 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you