6
Total tracked
5
Kept
0
Partial / mixed
1
Broken
Kept
Partial / mixed
Broken
In progress
Kept
The promise
Promised to bring more women into decision-making roles in Kwara State government.
Assessment
The administration committed to reserving at least 30% of seats in the Kwara State House of Assembly for women as part of its broader gender-inclusion agenda.
Kept
The promise
Promised measures to reduce the proliferation of illegal arms in the state.
Assessment
Introduced a 'Gun Amnesty' programme in 2003, giving holders of illegal firearms a 14-day grace period to surrender them without legal repercussions.
Kept
The promise
Promised investment in sports as a vehicle for youth development.
Assessment
Established the Kwara Football Academy during the tenure to develop local football talent.
Kept
The promise
Constitutionally required, as with all public officers, to accurately declare personal assets.
Assessment
The Code of Conduct Tribunal arraigned Saraki in 2015 on charges of falsely declaring his assets as governor between 2003 and 2011; the tribunal cleared him in 2017, and the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed all 18 charges in July 2018, finding the prosecution's case lacked substance.
Broken
The promise
Implicit in the administration's economic-development push: invest state resources prudently.
Assessment
A post-tenure audit query flagged large sums spent by the state on ventures including Saraki-linked Shonga Farms, an Advanced Diagnostic Centre, and the International Aviation College, raising questions about the return on that investment.