Saraki begs Kwara governor-elect in Allah’s name
Oyinkansola said her late father prepared the political ground in Kwara State, hence he should be immortalised.
According to her: “Congratulations, governor-elect, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak. I am appealing to you sir to immortalise my father, Dr Olusola Saraki, the man believed to be the strong pillar of Kwara State politics during his lifetime. “It may interest you to know that most governors of the state rode on his popularity and influence to the corridors of power; they include Adamu Atta, Cornelius Adebayo, Mohammed Lawal and his son, Bukola Saraki.
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