Stakeholders in Kwara North Senatorial District have launched a grassroots campaign demanding that politicians seeking elective offices in 2027 address insecurity before asking residents for their votes.
The initiative, tagged “No Security, No Campaigns,” is being spearheaded by the Save Kwara North Group (SKNG) and is already underway across the five local government areas of the district — Baruten, Kaiama, Moro, Edu, and Patigi.
According to the group’s National Coordinator, Abubakar Danjuma, the campaign was born out of growing frustration over persistent kidnappings, attacks on communities, and the general insecurity affecting the region.
He said residents are no longer willing to accept political promises without clear and practical solutions to the challenges confronting their communities.
“Before anybody comes to ask for our votes, they must first tell us how they intend to secure our communities, protect our farmers, revive our schools and create opportunities for our youths,” Danjuma said.
The group noted that years of insecurity have left many residents living in fear, forced some farmers to abandon their farmlands, and subjected families to repeated ransom payments and tragic losses.
According to Danjuma, politicians often remember Kwara North only during election periods, while communities continue to grapple with the devastating effects of insecurity.
“For years, our people have buried their loved ones, paid ransoms, abandoned their farms and watched entire communities live under fear. This time, things must be different,” he stated.
The campaign includes community-to-community mobilisation, door-to-door sensitisation, town hall meetings, and stakeholder engagements aimed at ensuring security, education, and youth development remain at the centre of political discussions ahead of the 2027 elections.
The group stressed that the movement is not aligned with any political party but is focused solely on demanding accountability and effective governance.
“We are not campaigning for any political party. What we are saying is simple: security must come first,” Danjuma said.
He challenged aspiring politicians to present concrete security plans, explain how they intend to tackle kidnappings and killings, and outline strategies for ensuring farmers and schoolchildren can go about their activities safely.
The coordinator also questioned the logic of holding political rallies in communities still struggling with the consequences of violence and abductions.
“How do you ask people to attend campaign rallies when they are still looking for money to pay ransom?” he asked.
The group further revealed plans to recruit volunteers across the district, with youths expected to lead awareness campaigns encouraging residents to evaluate candidates based on their track records, competence, and policy proposals rather than political inducements.
Danjuma said the movement represents a shift from politics driven by promises to one centred on accountability and measurable results.
“Our message is clear: No Security, No Campaigns. Before politics, there must be peace. Before votes, there must be safety. Before promises, there must be accountability,” he declared.
The campaign is expected to continue in the coming months as political activities ahead of the 2027 elections gradually gather momentum.
Source: Save Kwara North Group (SKNG).
