Rejoinder! Gov. AbdulRazaq, Emir Sulu-Gambari at Peace with Father & Son Relationship — Palace

Date: 2025-01-05

•Emir of Ilorin enjoys Visas, Chartered flights, foreign trips, others courtesy of Governor AbdulRazaq: Emir's Spokesperson

•Ejoor e mabinu, e fori jimi, says ThisDay Fake News Reporter

AbdulRazaq is the only Governor that responds to my calls with his physical presence in less than 1hr: Emir of Ilorin

The stool of Emir of Ilorin and the seat of authority in Kwara State under the leadership of our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, is cordial with constant rapport for the growth and development of the state.

Governor AbdulRazaq has not only being displaying his strength and competence as “People's Governor” but he has also being showing high regards for the Traditional Rulers Council in the state through regular consultations and welfare upkeep for royal fathers.

The report on the High Life Page of THISDAY NEWSPAPERS dated Sunday 5th January 2025 with the caption “Who Will Settle the Cold War Between Emir of Ilorin and Kwara Governor? is a deliberate attempt to blackmail the Royal Stool and Seat of Power in the State.

One Kayode Alfred wrote the article without due consultations or contact with the palace structure nor Government House for clarifications, if at all possible.

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR was billed to travel out of the country for his annual vacation and at the same time, to carry out medical checks while abroad.

His Royal Highness has never visited Germany for medical care before but he has traveled to many countries while in public service until he voluntarily retired as the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division barely three months for him to become Supreme Court Justice in 1995 and was appointed as the 11th Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council.

While setting records straight, the Personal Assistant to the Emir, Dr. Muritala Abdulraheem said:

“Since his inception to the seat of Power as the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq CON has been relating with the Emir as his father with utmost respect, trust, and confidence. There is absolute trust and love between the duo and the Emir always accord him high regards as the Number One citizen of the state.

“Emir loves him and he loves the Emir. Anytime the Emir requests to see him, he will insist that the Emir should not come, rather, he will be the person to quickly visit the Emir despite his very tight schedules both in the state and across the country as the Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum. He is the first governor who always responds to the Emir and quickly visits him within a space of less than one hour of telephone calls. All the tours of the Emir are usually sponsored by the Governor.”

Dr. Muritala added that, “Regarding the visa to Germany, His Royal Highness was granted a visa but, we, the aides had some documents such as personal bank statements and I.D cards missing in our files which led to the refusal of our visa applications which is in line with Immigration policies globally. When the governor heard about the refusal, he made arrangements with the France Embassy for us to get a Schengen visa which can also admit us into Germany.

“Following the governor's directives, I received a call from the France Embassy in less than two hours, and an appointment was fixed for us for capturing, unfortunately, we couldn't make it due to some other official engagements. However, because of the medical emergency, the Emir consulted the Governor for permission to travel to the Republic of Turkiye where he has previous travel history and documented medical records.

“The governor also enquired from the Emir if he could proceed to Germany from Turkiye but the Emir said he would prefer to go to Germany later after he has returned from Turkiye. The government of Kwara State provided the Chartered Flight through one Mr. Benjamin which conveyed His Royal Highness from Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja where we boarded a flight to Istanbul, Republic Turkiye.

“He made arrangements for all the allowances due to us. Throughout our stay in Turkiye, he ensured constant check on the Emir and progress on his health. He also made the same arrangement for Chartered Flight to bring him back to Ilorin. Nobody, no matter how highly placed can come in between father and son. The Governor has been so nice to a fault and keeping to the traditions and cultures of promoting the welfare and wellbeing of the traditional institution.”

However, in a telephone conversation with the author of the article, Kayode Alfred, through his number 08116759807, I asked him about his interest in engaging in such a destructive venture, and he said: “Ejoor e mabinu, e fori jimi meaning “please don't be annoyed, forgive me.”

“I will retract it” Kayode Alfred added.

We want to inform the general public that an investigation is ongoing to unravel the mastermind of the frivolous, unwarranted, condemnable, and uncharitable article that is capable of causing crises in the state.

There is peaceful coexistence and harmonious working synergy between the palace and the Government House under His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON and Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate. Nothing can change the status quo.

The stool of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR should not become tools of gossip in the hands of mischief makers and enemies of progress under any guise. Please be warned!

Sheeeeeeu! Sheeeeeeeeeu!! Sheeeeeeeeeeu!!! wallaahu ya'simuka minan naas……..

Arowona Abdulazeez, spokesman to the Emir of Ilorin writes via sardauna2@gmail.com/ 08061346946

 


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