Author: Abdulwahab Mustapha Olanrenwaju

Former Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker and Professor of Constitutional Law, Rt. Hon. Prof. Ali Ahmad has expressed his warmest congratulations to the Muslim community in Patigi Emirate over the appointment of the new Chief Imam of Patigi, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Tetengi, praying for Allah’s guidance, protection, and longevity of life in his new role.

The Ali Ahmad Foundation has congratulated Miss Mujeebat Adewole, its Director of Media and Publicity, for successfully completing her mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, adding that her shining excellence in education and career progression is worthy of recognition.  The Non-governmental organization in a statement released on Thursday and signed by Barrister Sharafdeen AbdulRaheem, the Executive Director of the Ali Ahmad Foundation, commended Miss Mujeebat’s pursuit of education and career progression, which it said exemplifies the foundation’s core values. “We, on behalf of the Founder and Volunteer members of the Ali Ahmad Foundation (TAAF), extend our heartfelt congratulations…

Former Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker and Professor of Constitutional Law, Rt. Hon. Prof. Ali Ahmad has sympathized with the victims of the fire incident that razed the popular Owode market in Offa, Kwara State, calling on members of the public to adhere to stringent safety measures. Ali, in a statement signed by the Spokesperson for the Ali Ahmad Media Office, Steven Makinde, described the incident as sad, adding that stringent safety measures could avert a crisis that may arise from the winds and high temperatures increase which risk of fires in homes, public offices, and marketplaces. The former…

•Gov’s family members, top APC chieftains make list No fewer than 200 Muslims have reportedly been sponsored by the Kwara State Government to perform the 2024 Hajj, with over N1 billion allocated to cover the costs for the beneficiaries’ pilgrimage. This comes barely a few days after the official announcement by the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM), which raised the cost per pilgrim from N5 million to N6.9 million. According to a government source familiar with the arrangements, the 2024 Hajj witnessed a substantial scale-up from last year’s sponsorship, which catered to fewer than 50 beneficiaries. Recall that THE ELITES WATCH…

Former Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker and Professor of Constitutional Law, Rt. Hon. Prof. Ali Ahmad has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Etsu, the League of Imams in Kwara State, and the entire people of Patigi Emirates over the demise of the Chief Imam of Patigi, Alhaji AbdulMaliq Ibn Mohammed. According to a statement on Sunday by the Spokesperson for the Ali Ahmad Media Office, Steven Makinde, the former lawmaker described the death of the erudite Islamic scholar as sad and huge blow to the Muslim community which he said will be difficult to bear. The statement reads,…

Former Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker and Professor of Constitutional Law, Rt. Hon. Prof. Ali Ahmad sends his felicitations to Kwara PDP Scribe, Mr AbdulRahman Kayode Abdullahi on his birthday anniversary, describing the party helmsman as a good ambassador who has continuously used his expertise, youthfulness, and position to contribute to the progress of the party at different levels. Ali in a felicitation statement signed by the Spokesperson of his Media Office, Steven Makinde, prays Allah to continue to preserve and grant the party stalwart good health to enable him to render more service to the PDP and Kwara…

Professor of Constitutional Law and ex-Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Prof. Ali Ahmad on Monday paid a condolence visit to the family of the Late Mr Joseph Adebisi Abegunde, the beloved husband of the Kwara South PDP Senatorial District Woman Leader, Chief Mrs. Margaret Abegunde who died recently in Ilorin, the state capital. According to a statement signed by Steven Makinde on behalf of the Ali Ahmad Media Office, the former lawmaker had arrived at Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital in the wee hours of Saturday. The statement added that Ali joined…

…urge Gov. AbdulRazaq to speak up, collaborate with Niger Gov on alleged food blockage from North The 8th Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker and Professor of Constitutional Law, Rt. Hon. Prof. Ali Ahmad on Saturday saluted the efforts of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to improve healthcare service delivery across the country, describing the inclusion of the world-class Harmony Advanced Diagnostic Centre as laudable and timely. Speaking with newsmen shortly after a meeting of Conference of Nigerian States ex-speakers in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, Ali said the numerous legacy projects of Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki under the Peoples Democratic…

Professor of Constitutional Law and ex-Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Prof. Ali Ahmad has expressed sadness over the unfortunate passing of a former secretary of Ilorin South Local Government, Hon. Ayuba Abdullah Olaitan who he described as a truthful and diligent public servant. In a condolence statement signed by the former lawmaker and sent to newsmen, Ali extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, friends, and colleagues of the late public servant who until his demise served as the Deputy Bursar at the Kwara State University, Malete. The statement reads, “I express my heartfelt condolences to…

OUR beloved Kwara State has been acclaimed globally for peace and tranquility, and I feel the appellation is fast going into reverse gear as the incumbent government lacks the awareness of what is on the offing. Specifically, the worrisome spate of kidnapping and banditry activities in the Southern part of Nigeria is fast becoming a tragic moment for Kwara state. In recent times, the region has grown to become a haven and hotspot for ungodly activities. It is far from a fairytale to leave Kwarans in palpable fear as the goodwill of being a peaceful state is frittering away at…