Larns Chronicles

 In Kwara today, politics is no longer just about who speaks well or who draws the loudest applause. It is about memory. It is about trust. And it is about a simple question many citizens now whisper in markets, mosques, campuses, and community meetings: have we learned enough from recent experience to choose differently this time? Not long ago, a wave of hope carried new leaders into office. The administration of Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq,Soliu Mustapha supported by prominent voices rose on a promise to reconnect governance with the people. That moment was powered by public sympathy and a deep desire for change. But what do citizens remember most—promises made or outcomes felt? When expectations rise and results appear slower than hoped, what remains in the hearts of the people? And when trust is tested, should leadership again be chosen mainly by emotion? These are not accusations; they are reflections born from public conversation. Across communities, many Kwarans now speak less ab...

Politics in Kwara is no longer just about speeches, it’s about results people can feel. The administration of Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq, supported by lies and propaganda from different political jobbers that came on a strong wave to play on public hope. But today, many citizens are asking a quieter question: has hope translated into the kind of progress they expected? This election presents two credible leadership paths. There is no denying that Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu commands admiration for his community presence and professional accomplishments. He connects with people, and that matters. But when governance becomes complex, is connection alone enough to steer a state forward? Then there is Ali Ahmed, whose record reflects deep institutional experience. From his role in establishing Kwara State University, Malete to his unanimous leadership of the Kwara State House of Assembly, his journey has been rooted in building structures that outlast political cycles. His advocacy tied to the Not...