GOVERNOR OF KANO URGES POLITICAL HARMONY, CONDEMNS VIOLENCE IN POLITICS

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By: Fasasi Hammad

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has committed to promoting unity among political leaders in the state, cautioning against the dangers of do-or-die politics.

He made the remarks during the second special prayer session and Qur’anic recitation at the Government House, Kano, which saw 4,444 reciters gather on Saturday.

According to a statement released Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Tofa, Yusuf noted that the recent collective prayers for unity, peace, and prosperity in the state were already showing positive results.

The statement read, “Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said that the recent collective devotion to Almighty God for unity, peace, and prosperity in Kano State is already yielding positive results.”

Yusuf highlighted the participation of the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, at state events as evidence of growing harmony among political actors in Kano.

“The Governor cited the attendance of the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, at state programmes as a clear sign of the growing harmony among political leaders in the state,” the statement added.

He also expressed hope that the ongoing Kano Emirate dispute would be resolved peacefully.

“He expressed confidence that, following the fervent prayers offered by the reciters, the Kano Emirate tussle would soon be resolved amicably in a way that would satisfy all parties involved,” the statement said.

Reaffirming his dedication to political reconciliation, Yusuf pledged to unite politicians across divides and urged them to abandon bitterness.

“The Governor pledged to do everything within his power to unite Kano politicians, urging them to avoid do-or-die politics and instead embrace mutual respect and understanding,” Dawakin Tofa stated.

He further reiterated his administration’s stance against thuggery, describing youths engaged in such acts as “sons of the soil” who should instead contribute meaningfully to the state’s development.

“Governor Yusuf also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating thuggery in the state, lamenting that youths involved in such acts are sons of the soil who should be contributing positively to Kano’s development,” the statement noted.

Yusuf assured residents that his government would continue to implement projects with direct benefits to their lives and commended the Qur’anic reciters for their prayers for Kano’s peace and stability.

In his remarks, Barau Jibrin praised the governor’s initiative and urged other states to emulate Kano’s unity prayer programme.

“He urged other states across the country to emulate Kano by organizing similar prayer sessions to promote lasting peace and national cohesion,” the statement added.

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, also called on residents to remain steadfast in prayers for the continued progress of Kano State and Nigeria.