Wrong Time, Wrong Project!” – PDP Condemns Abdulrazaq’s Alleged Plan For New Ilorin Govt House

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has sharply condemned the alleged plan by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s administration to build a new Government House Secretariat in Ilorin, branding it ill-advised and a misplaced priority.

In a statement released on Monday by the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party accused the government of concealing an agenda to divert public funds under the pretense of infrastructure development.

Adewara expressed disbelief over the proposal, especially at a time when numerous communities across the state are grappling with deteriorating infrastructure.

“Kwarans are battling with bad roads, dilapidated schools, poorly equipped health facilities, and rising poverty levels,” the statement said.

He questioned the urgency of constructing a new Government House with just two years left in Abdulrazaq’s tenure:

“What urgent need does this project serve at this late stage of the administration?”

PDP: Existing Govt House Wasted and Abandoned

The PDP further claimed that the current Government House in Ilorin remains underutilised, alleging that the Governor has largely ignored the facility since taking office in 2019.

“Despite its luxurious features, the complex has been abandoned, yet the administration continues to spend hundreds of millions annually on its maintenance,” Adewara said.

He pointed to the ₦3.2 billion allocated in the 2021 budget for renovation and demanded to know what tangible benefits have been delivered to the people.

Demand for Transparency

The PDP called on the Governor to publicly disclose the full contract details, including costs and the identity of contractors, especially in the face of worsening economic hardship.

“Kwarans deserve full transparency about how their resources are being spent,” the party stated.

The opposition party also alleged that the contract was being awarded to a foreign firm, which it said contradicted the government’s ‘Otoge’ promise to empower local contractors.

“This move undermines local enterprise and betrays the campaign promises made to our people,” PDP asserted.

A Call for Accountability

Urging citizens to reject “vanity projects”, the PDP called on the public to remain alert and demand accountability from the government.

“We cannot allow this administration to endanger our future with projects that offer no real value or urgency,” the statement concluded.