Kwara Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) on Sunday dismissed as "repressive,anti-people and short-sighted" the decision of the PDP-led state government to stop  the free holiday classes sponsored by ACN's leader Mohammed Dele Belgore (SAN).

Kwara ACN Chairman Kayode Olawepo said in a statement issued in Ilorin that the action of the government has further plunged its rating to a record low among the masses who are the beneficiaries of the gesture.

"What this disgraceful, short-sighted and repressive act shows is that the government is not interested in the empowerment or development of its youth, but only interested in saving its own skin," Olawepo said.

The statement read: "We have read the lame excuse the PDP Government gave to justify what public reactions have shown to be reactionary behaviour of this government. How low is this government prepared to go in the name of politics by attacking MDB volunteers and threatening schools that provide their facilities?

"The effort by MDB SAN is not intended and cannnot replace the educational facilities provided by the State. What he is  doing is granting additional support through extra lessons for JAMB etc and in the areas of IT. As a matter of fact, the government should encourage private individuals and institutions who help in doing this. Nothing and we repeat nothing should get in the way of uplifting our youths educationally.

"No right thinking government that is concerned about the future of its youth would seek to hinder an educational opportunity for its youths. This should be number one priority for any right thinking government, unless you are the Kwara State Government which has clearly shown that the future of its youths and should be compromised in the name of politics."