A youth-led political group, the 52-Youth Coalition, has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Engr. Kale Kawu, for unveiling his manifesto, describing it as a people-oriented development blueprint capable of addressing the state’s major challenges.
Kawu unveiled the manifesto, titled “SBK Compact: Kwara People First,” on Thursday in Ilorin, outlining his vision for the state with a focus on economic opportunities, security, infrastructure and improved public services. READ ALSO: Femtech CEO, Abidoye, Congratulates Emir of Ilorin on 31st Coronation Anniversary
In a statement signed by its Director of Contact and Mobilisation, Comrade Yusuf Eniola Obe, the Coalition said the manifesto reflected an understanding of the needs of ordinary Kwarans and demonstrated the importance of issue-based politics.
The group noted that political candidates should go beyond campaign promises by presenting clear policy proposals that allow citizens to assess their priorities and hold them accountable.
It particularly commended Kawu’s proposed N100 billion Security Trust Fund, which is expected to strengthen intelligence gathering, support community-based security initiatives, provide security equipment and improve coordination among security agencies.
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The Coalition also welcomed the proposed introduction of a 13th-month salary for workers and a N4 billion allocation for special monthly hardship allowances for teachers serving in rural, underserved and hard-to-reach communities.
According to the group, the proposed allowances would provide much-needed support for teachers working under difficult conditions and encourage improved service delivery in rural communities.
It further praised the proposed N40 billion One Kwara Regional Development Agency, aimed at driving development across the state, as well as the pledge to allocate N50 million to each of the 193 wards within the first 100 days of the proposed administration.
The group also highlighted Kawu’s proposed N9.6 billion revolving loan scheme for market traders and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which would provide access to loans at single-digit interest rates.
It said the initiative could help small businesses expand, create employment opportunities and strengthen the state’s local economy.
The Coalition urged Kwarans, particularly youths, workers, traders and other stakeholders, to study the manifesto and engage with its proposals, stressing that citizens must demand accountability from political leaders.
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It, however, called on residents across the state’s 16 local government areas to support and vote for Kawu in the 2027 governorship election, describing his emergence as governor as the means of translating the manifesto’s promises into tangible development.
The group stressed that a manifesto would only achieve its purpose when the person entrusted with its implementation had the opportunity to put the proposed policies into action.
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