Eluku: Leave Offa APC out of Your Campaign of Calumny and Poverty of Ideas

 

Eluku: Leave Offa APC out of Your Campaign of Calumny and Poverty of Ideas

The local government election is few weeks away, but Offa Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate, Comrade Lukman Salahudeen, is already jittery.

Apparently, Eluku is frustrated with the solid support base of APC in Offa and the growing acceptance that our candidate continues to enjoy from the well-informed mass of the people. Otherwise, nothing explains his fixation on our party and candidate; when he is expected to articulate his agenda for community development except for his poverty of ideas, which he chooses to cover up with cheap falsehood and campaign of calumny.

Offa will not be bamboozled by Eluku's infantilism. We are too civilised and educated as a people to settle for the campaign of calumny and cheap falsehood.

In a statement he recently released, Eluku claimed that the APC have declared themselves winners and have written the result of the election. This is so laughable. We see this as an acceptance of defeat by Comrade Lukman Salahudeen, who knows his party PDP has since lost credibility with Kwarans. APC has no reason to manipulate elections in Kwara. Our party has defeated PDP in the two previous electoral cycles (2019 and 2023), these were elections conducted by the national electoral body, INEC.

It was during the reign of Eluku's party leader and his newly found mentor that Kwara witnessed wholesale manipulation of election results, disregard for the choice of the people, and unleashing of thugs on political opponents. Our party has won in two previous election cycles where the wishes of the people prevailed nothing will be different in the forthcoming LG election.

Considering the huge investment the leader of our party, Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has made in the state and particularly Offa local government, in education, road infrastructure, social investment, workers welfare, healthcare among others, we are assured that the people of Offa will entrust our party with the mandate to lead again, and will never return to the people who owed salaries and allowances recklessly, diverted funds meant for education and human capital development, and left our health facilities to rot. These are key indices in development, which the people will consider when they turn out to cast their votes in September.

Eluku should, therefore leave our party and candidate out of his poverty of ideas. His consistent campaign of calumny and falsehood where he's expected to speak to issues and sell his candidacy is pathetic.

It’s so disturbing that PDP cannot hold an intelligent engagement with the people, except resorting to cheap blackmail.

Offa development will not be sacrificed for some aluta comrade who thinks politics and life end with raw display of emotion, infantilism, character assassination, cheap blackmail, misinformation, and arrogance. Eluku and his promoters should know that Offa will never settle for less. Our candidate has shown maturity and level-headedness despite PDP's provocation. He embodies civilization for which Offa is known.

On this note, we want to reaffirm to the relegated PDP that the APC in Offa local government will never be swayed by their lies and cheap propaganda. We will remain focused on our issue-based campaign and stay committed to the development of Offa and our people at large. 

We urge the faithful people of laare-buure omo olofa majo to remain focused and determined as this government will never jeopardize the interest of the good people of Offa. We must not allow Eluku to destroy our peace and communal relations with his false allegations and inflammable comments. We have no other place to call home except Offa.

APC New Media Team

Offa LG Secretariat Isn't Aluta Ground

 Offa LG Secretariat Isn't Aluta Ground

The Incompetence of the PDP Candidate for Offa Local Government: A Show of Arrogance and Display of Disregard for Democratic Values

Recent actions by the PDP candidate for Offa Local Government, along with his supporters who serve as group administrators of the Offa Local Government WhatsApp platform, have raised serious concerns about their competence and suitability for leadership, beyond oration and obscure verbosity. They have consistently shown their lack of tolerance of opposing views and the lack of temperament and composure befitting of a leader. The WhatsApp group, which is meant to be an inclusive platform for all community members, has been hijacked into becoming a promotional tool for their narrow party interest and of their candidate whilst they are unrepentant in their concerted effort to silent others.

Recent activities have shown that posts and content supporting candidates from other parties is met with criticism and highhanded resentment. This behaviour shows a blatant disregard for civil mannerisms and the ethos and culture of Omoluabi, which should be the capstone on any public discourse and engagement in a place like Offa. But one shouldn't really be surprised because they pride to have experience in nothing else but in activism, aluta, civil disobedience, protest, and gangsterism. This sort of behaviour and character shows their true identity!

The PDP candidate and his supporters have denigrated the importance of free speech and expression, which are essential in any public or political discourse. Whenever any respected members of the community attempt to caution these WhatsApp administrators, they were often met with abuse and disrespect. This lack of respect for community leaders underscores the candidate's failure to instil discipline, decorum, and good character among his supporters. This kind of behaviour raises serious concerns about how this candidate would handle the responsibilities of local governance if elected.

The situation highlights the candidate's inability to lead inclusively and fairly, casting doubt on his commitment to the best interests of Offa. Rather than fostering unity and encouraging healthy debate, he and his team have chosen to create division and suppress opposing voices — an approach that is not what Offa needs in its leadership. Offa Local Government Chairmanship position deserves to have a person with the right manners and composure, a person who is temprate, mature, stable, rational, thoughtful, simple and able to relate with all strata and segments of our community with no iota of arrogance and sense of pompous mastery.

APC New Media Team

Required Quality of Offa LG Chairmanship Candidate: Character, Competence, and Civil Composure

 

"Required Quality of Offa LG Chairmanship Candidate: Character, Competence, and Civil Composure"

As the people of Offa prepare to elect their next Local Government Chairman, it is essential to reflect on the qualities required for effective leadership. Among the candidates vying for the position, one stands out for embodying the necessary traits: Character, Competence, and Civil Composure.

The APC candidate possesses the moral fibre, integrity, and transparency that define good character. He has demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and commitment to the well-being of Offa community.

His competence is evident in his vision, expertise, and experience. He has a deep understanding of the community's needs and challenges, and a clear plan to address them. His leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate others make him an exceptional candidate.

Civil Composure is another vital quality that sets him apart. He conducts himself with dignity, respect, and empathy, even in the face of adversity. His calm and composed demeanor is a testament to his emotional intelligence and ability to handle pressure.

In contrast to others, the APC candidate is the present and future of Offa Local Government. He is the leader who can bring about positive change, unity, and progress. His character, competence, and civil composure make him the best fit for the chairmanship seat.

Let us choose wisely and elect a leader who embodies the qualities we desire for a better Offa.

#APCcandidate #OffaLGChairman #CharacterMatters #CompetenceIsKey #CivilComposure #Leadership #OffaDeservesBetter

The Incompetence of the PDP Candidate for Offa Local Government: A Show of Arrogance and Display of Disregard for Democratic Values

 The Incompetence of the PDP Candidate for Offa Local Government: A Show of Arrogance and Display of Disregard for Democratic Values

Recent actions by the PDP candidate for Offa Local Government, along with his supporters who serve as group administrators of the Offa Local Government WhatsApp platform, have raised serious concerns about their competence and suitability for leadership, beyond oration and obscure verbosity. They have consistently shown their lack of tolerance of opposing views and the lack of temperament and composure befitting of a leader. The WhatsApp group, which is meant to be an inclusive platform for all community members, has been hijacked into becoming a promotional tool for their narrow party interest and of their candidate whilst they are unrepentant in their concerted effort to silent others.

Recent activities have shown that posts and content supporting candidates from other parties is met with criticism and highhanded resentment. This behaviour shows a blatant disregard for civil mannerisms and the ethos and culture of Omoluabi, which should be the capstone on any public discourse and engagement in a place like Offa. But one shouldn't really be surprised because they pride to have experience in nothing else but in activism, aluta, civil disobedience, protest, and gangsterism. This sort of behaviour and character shows their true identity!

The PDP candidate and his supporters have denigrated the importance of free speech and expression, which are essential in any public or political discourse. Whenever any respected members of the community attempt to caution these WhatsApp administrators, they were often met with abuse and disrespect. This lack of respect for community leaders underscores the candidate's failure to instil discipline, decorum, and good character among his supporters. This kind of behaviour raises serious concerns about how this candidate would handle the responsibilities of local governance if elected.

The situation highlights the candidate's inability to lead inclusively and fairly, casting doubt on his commitment to the best interests of Offa. Rather than fostering unity and encouraging healthy debate, he and his team have chosen to create division and suppress opposing voices — an approach that is not what Offa needs in its leadership. Offa Local Government Chairmanship position deserves to have a person with the right manners and composure, a person who is temprate, mature, stable, rational, thoughtful, simple and able to relate with all strata and segments of our community with no iota of arrogance and sense of pompous mastery.

APC New Media Team

Taking Offa Back to Egypt

 Taking Offa Back to Egypt: A Self-serving Interest and Betrayal of Our Collective Progress

It's an undeniable truth that Offa was the cornerstone of the Otoge movement, a historic uprising that ended decades of tyranny that had enslaved the people of Kwara. Through sheer determination and an unwavering commitment to change, Offa led the charge that finally toppled a dynasty that had strangled our state’s growth and prosperity for far too long.

In the aftermath of that victory, Offa began to thrive and enjoyed the dividend of democracy. Our community, once starved of national and state opportunity and progress, began to taste the long-denied fruits of democracy. We emerged from the shadows of oppression, no longer shackled by the chains of neglect and underdevelopment; but with the renewed hope and assurance of taking our place of pride if we continue on the trajectory of mainstream and progressive politics. With clear resolve, Offa made a solemn vow: never again would we return to the bondage that had kept us down for many years.

But now, there are whispers —dangerous whispers— of a return to that dark past, of a return to the empire building politics of a man desperate to return to power. Some individuals who knew less or are ignorant of the sufferings of Offa under the old order, have begun a campaign of deceit and manipulation. They would have us believe that the progress and strides we are making is an illusion that we should again submit to the very forces that once oppressed us. They want Offa to eat her vomit, to willingly walk back into the jaws of enslavement. May God forbid such a disgrace!

These people do not care for the well-being of Offa; their loyalty is to their own pockets and business interest. They are prepared to sacrifice our community’s future for a front seat on the table of our collective enemy, to trade our hard-won freedom for the favor of the same masters who once treated us as their property.

But let it be known: Offa will not be fooled. We remember too well the pain of our past, and we will not allow our future to be stolen. It is imperative that we stand united in rejecting this treachery. We must guard our liberty fiercely, ensuring that Offa continues on the path of progress and politics of development, free from the clutches of those who would see us enslaved once more.

Offa will never eat her vomit. We refuse to return to Egypt. Our community is destined for greater things, and we will not let selfish interests drag us back into darkness.

Farewell to the era of deceit and exploitation!

Offa APC New Media Team