Kwara Redemption Movement Begins Statewide Mobilisation, Targets 300,000 Members.
The Kwara Redemption Movement (KRM), the platform that spearheaded the famous “Otoge” campaign which ended the dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019, has launched a fresh mobilisation drive across Kwara State.
With a goal of recruiting 300,000 members within two months, the KRM on Thursday unveiled its coordinators across all 16 local government areas of the state, formally kicking off a new phase of political engagement aimed at reshaping the state’s political landscape.
The inauguration, held in the presence of notable political figures, was attended by former House of Representatives member Moshood Mustapha, respected APC chieftain Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, former APC Publicity Secretary Folaranmi Aro, ex-Commissioner Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Lade, and several other stakeholders from across the state.
Convener of the movement and APC leader, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, stated that the KRM was born out of the need to confront what he described as a “failed system” responsible for the emergence of the current government in Kwara.
“We are not angry with individuals in power, but with the system that brought them into office,” Oyedepo explained. “If we don’t challenge the system, we will continue recycling the wrong people.”
He emphasised that the movement would remain committed to fostering people-centred leadership, grassroots participation, and integrity in politics. According to him, only individuals with proven character, capacity, and patience will be welcomed into the KRM.
“We are looking for people of knowledge and integrity,” he said. “People who can wait patiently until the food is ready, not those who rush to feast without preparation.”
Clarifying the group’s role, Moshood Mustapha noted that the KRM is not a political party but a pressure group focused on promoting good governance and accountability in Kwara State.
“This is not about personal ambition,” Mustapha said. “The Otoge revolution gave us power, but the expectations of the people remain largely unmet. We must act now to ensure that the ideals behind that movement are fulfilled.”
He further stressed that the KRM is not opposed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or the national leadership of the APC. “We respect the President and our traditional rulers,” he said. “But the reality is that governance in Kwara must change for the better.”
Also speaking, former Commissioner Alhaji Aliyu Lade and Mrs Gunu Elizabeth from Kwara North echoed the importance of unity and selflessness in driving the movement’s vision.
The newly appointed coordinators, officially recognised as ‘Critical Stakeholders’, will be responsible for rolling out monthly activities and follow-ups within their respective local government areas to deepen the movement’s reach.
With its roots in a historical political shift, the Kwara Redemption Movement now aims to build on that legacy by inspiring a renewed commitment to service, integrity, and people-first leadership across the state.
