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Gov. AbdulRahman Is A Leopard That Cannot Change Its Skin, Says Akogun Iyiola


Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq remains entrenched in undemocratic practices despite promises of change.

In his latest piece titled "Democracy Kwara Way," Oyedepo lamented the persistent fraud and impunity that have characterized local government administration in Kwara State since 2019. He accused the state government of perpetuating a system where local councils are either run by civil servants or appointees loyal to the governor, rather than elected officials.

"On assumption of office, the then existing elected council was illegally dissolved. The then KWASIEC was dissolved and the stage was well set for the pillage of the fund of the sixteen LGAs," Oyedepo wrote. He pointed to the long-standing practice of running local councils from the state level, which he believes undermines democratic principles and local autonomy.

The APC's decision to hold council elections in September 2024 came after much pressure. However, Oyedepo expressed deep skepticism about the credibility of the primaries conducted on July 2, 2024. He criticized the delay in announcing the results and the lack of transparency, noting that the results were released seven days after the election without disclosing the figures scored by contestants.

"When the Party told us to go for direct primaries, I thought the leopard had finally changed its skin. But I was wrong," Oyedepo stated, drawing a parallel to the gubernatorial direct primary of 2018, which he described as similarly opaque.

Despite his harsh criticism, Oyedepo called for patience, expressing hope for a change in leadership. "I appeal for patience as we move towards the end of an era. For there are regimes and there are regimes. But this one too will pass away," he concluded.

As the state prepares for the upcoming council elections, Oyedepo's remarks highlight the ongoing concerns about the integrity of the democratic process in Kwara State.



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