Politics
Governor Yusuf Rallies Kano for NNPP Victory, Vows to Protect Voting Rights
Kano State governor Abba Kabir Yusuf recently took the stage at the Sani Abacha Stadium, rallying support as he handed over candidacy flags to New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) representatives set to contest in the upcoming local government election.
As Saturday’s election draws closer, Yusuf urged both the candidates and the people to remain determined and proactive, making it clear that he expects a focused effort toward securing victory.
In a message to NNPP candidates, Yusuf encouraged them to approach the election with well-thought-out strategies to ensure success, emphasizing the importance of this election for Kano’s future.
Speaking to the crowd, he said the NNPP represents the progress the Kano people seek, calling on the community to back the party through their votes on Saturday.
He also called on Kano’s electorate to vote consciously and responsibly, highlighting their role in moving the city toward a promising future.
Stressing the value of each vote, Yusuf reminded the crowd of the impact of local government in shaping everyday life, from healthcare access to public infrastructure, and urged everyone to take their role in these decisions seriously.
The governor also addressed those who might attempt to disrupt the election process, warning that any efforts to deny people their right to vote and have their voices heard would be met with firm resistance.
He emphasized that the NNPP stands with the people and will stand up for their rights, asserting that every eligible voter in Kano has a right to cast their ballot freely and safely.
Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has faced backlash after suggesting that opposition figures, including Peter Obi, could contribute to President Tinubu’s chances of re-election if opposition votes remain divided.
He stated “If Tinubu gets re-elected in 2027, blame Peter Obi and the other contractor-general. With all the insecurity and kidnapping in the country, they are the ones aggressively working for his second term by ensuring opposition votes are divided like they did in 2023.”
His comments sparked criticism from many Nigerians, who argued that Peter Obi is not the only opposition figure and should not be solely blamed for political divisions.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that the northern region will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election.
According to Matawalle, the administration has delivered major infrastructure projects and development initiatives across the region.
“For us in the North, our votes for the APC and President Tinubu will show clearly that we appreciate what he’s doing for the region.”
He added “If you see the dualisation of the Abuja–Kaduna, Zaria–Sokoto, and Ilela–Badagry expressways, you will agree with me that the North is experiencing key projects it never had in the past, even when a northerner was president.”
It was reported and revealed by the National Coordinator of the Obi Movement that an attack occurred at the movement against Peter Obi in Edo State.
He stated that the armed people had guns and shot at Peter Obi and his members of the movement.
“At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a survived assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger.”
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