Kwara State sees the rise of a new political movement aimed at transforming local governance and challenging traditional party lines. Learn more here.”
Iyiola Oyedepo, a leader of an emerging political movement in Kwara state, has announced that the current leadership has failed to deliver effective governance and is incapable of steering the state towards positive progress.
Over the weekend, Iyiola, a former member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, announced this at a press conference in Ilorin—the state capital—marking the launch of a new political initiative called the ‘Kwara Redemption Movement.’
The group’s organizers stated that the new movement is essential due to a lack of equity, justice, and fairness in governance and resource distribution within the state.
Iyiola Oyedepo, the leader of the newly formed group, stated that their initiative launched at the E-Phonix hotel in GRA, Ilorin on Saturday is a socio-political movement rather than a political party. The aim is to raise awareness among state residents about choosing suitable leaders for the 2027 elections.
He stated that the movement is made up of academics, politicians, members of civil society organizations, professionals, and others who wish to impact state governance.
He stated that, although Kwara State was one of the first states established in 1967 by the federal government with significant promises, it has struggled to perform well. This is partly due to many thriving economic establishments—such as industries, schools, agricultural projects and efficient public services—that were initially set up by its founding fathers being dismantled by subsequent political leaders, particularly during the third and current republics.
Oyedepo, a key figure in the ‘O to ge’ movement—a political pressure group responsible for bringing all current political leaders, including Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, into power in 2019—stated that “the present leadership has failed the state and has not offered proper guidance for effective governance.”
He stated that the ‘O to ge’ movement did not achieve its intended outcomes because those who benefited from it distorted the vision of the revolution.
You might find it interesting that many key figures from the ‘O to ge’ revolution are here today discussing Kwara State’s redemption. In reality, we laid the groundwork for ‘O to ge’, which evolved into the current administration. Unfortunately, those who benefited from this movement did not fully embrace our vision of meaningful change. As a result of these unforeseen developments, one could argue that ‘O to ge’ was an interrupted revolution and its original dream distorted.
He expressed regret that the citizens were denied the opportunity to contribute and participate in governing the state, while there was also an unfair distribution of amenities.
Oyedepo stated, “The Kwara Redemption Movement (KRM) is not a political party; it serves as a platform to raise awareness and encourage people in the state to support effective leadership in the upcoming election.”
I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s time for a new generation of political leaders to guide this state into an era where everyone is encouraged to contribute fairly and benefit from the shared resources.
He urged the state’s residents to participate in the new socio-political movement, aiming for equitable involvement and fair distribution of amenities throughout the state.
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