International Youth Day: Kwara PDP Youths Demands Security, Accountability

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Wing in Kwara State has demanded improved security, greater transparency, youth empowerment and responsible governance, declaring that young people in the state will no longer remain silent on issues affecting their future.

The State Youth Leader, Comrade Adio Odunjo Friday, made the declaration on Wednesday at a press conference held at the party’s state secretariat in Ilorin to commemorate International Youth Day 2026.

Odunjo said the occasion should be a period of reflection and accountability, stressing that the PDP, as the opposition party, had a democratic responsibility to ask questions, identify gaps and offer alternatives.

He expressed concern over the February 2026 attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, describing the incident as a painful reminder of the security challenges confronting the state.

While commending security agencies for the recent rescue of residents held in captivity, he demanded answers on the intelligence and early-warning mechanisms that existed before the attack and what measures had been put in place to prevent a recurrence.

He also recalled the 2025 attack on Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Isegun, Eruku, saying the arrests made after the incident should be matched with stronger preventive measures.

According to him, Kwara needs intelligence-led security, effective surveillance, rapid response and stronger community-security coordination rather than waiting until attacks occur before responding.

The PDP youth leader further linked insecurity to education, citing the temporary closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, and called for a clear plan for the safe reopening of affected institutions.

“Security is education policy. Security is youth policy. Security is economic policy,” he said.

On governance, Odunjo called for greater transparency in public procurement, urging the government to make information on contracts, contractors, project costs, locations and implementation status accessible to citizens.

He also appealed for continued dialogue over teachers’ welfare and the reported salary payment concerns, saying facts should be allowed to settle the issues rather than political arguments.

The PDP Youth Wing presented a seven-point agenda covering security, education, employment, transparency, rural development, youth participation and accountability.

Odunjo urged the government to create measurable opportunities for young people and give them meaningful roles in policymaking, budgeting and development planning.

He also called on Kwara youths to reject political apathy, stressing that young people are stakeholders today and should actively participate in governance.

As the state approaches another electoral cycle, he declared that young Kwarans would judge political leaders by their performance rather than slogans.

“Kwara youth will not be satisfied with slogans. We will demand policies, programmes, performance and results,” he said.