Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, his deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi, and the 24 State legislators-elect, on Tuesday, received their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) in Ilorin, the State capital.

INEC National Commissioner in charge of Kogi, Kwara and Niger States, Prof. Sanni Adam (SAN), who presided over the ceremony, said the 2023 general elections will go down in history as one of the finest elections ever conducted in Nigeria, describing the exercise as peaceful, especially in Kwara State.

He congratulated the Governor and other elected lawmakers on their victories.

“The elections that brought about this success will go down in history as one of the finest elections ever conducted in Nigeria. We are proud to say so unequivocally because it was not only successful but very peaceful.

“I congratulate the reelected Governor of Kwara state, his deputy, and all the House of Assembly members-elect present today for their victories,” he said.

In his remarks, Governor AbdulRazaq assured Kwarans that he would remain just as responsive and empathetic to the yearnings of the citizens as he has always been.

“This certificate represents the collective decision of our people to push forward our agenda for sustainable development in Kwara State. It symbolizes their trust in our efforts to build a state in which everyone has equal stakes. I do not take this trust for granted.

“I am reassuring our people that our government will continue to be empathetic, inclusive, and responsive as our resources permit,” he said in a brief acceptance speech.

Governor AbdulRazaq was accompanied to the ceremony by his wife, Ambassador Olufolake; cabinet members; Mutawali of Ilorin Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq; APC chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi and other members of the party executives; Baba AbdulRazaq; and other top government officials.

The event was also attended by security chiefs in the State, including Police Commissioner, Paul Odama.