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  • 2019 polls between thieves, trustworthy politicians, says El-Rufai

    Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has said next year’s general elections are between thieves and trustworthy politicians.

    The governor spoke yesterday in Kaduna at the inauguration of 69-member Campaign Council of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

    He said the main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has nothing to offer Nigeria as its ideology is for “looting”.

    El-Rufai, who delivered keynote address at the launch of the campaign council at Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna, described Monday’s kick-off of PDP’s campaign in Sokoto as a gang-up of “thieves” who rented crowd from a foreign country.

    He said: “The 2019 general elections are between trustworthy people and thieves; between patriotic leaders and those who went to Abuja to loot our treasury. So, we have to stand up and show them that Kaduna is not a state that will allow them to cheat the people and the masses.

    “What we have done in Kaduna State in the last three years has shown that APC is the one that loves the masses and assists the masses, not a party that will take public funds and share them among the rich. That is why we want you to go out and tell the people to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari again.

    “Thieves have ganged up against President Buhari. They were in Sokoto yesterday and they rented crowd from Niger Republic, just to show people that they have supporters, because Sokoto people refused to come out. So, when it is time to launch President Buhari’s campaign in Kaduna, people should come for the whole world to see that Niger Republic people are not the ones disguising as Nigerians.

    “We must show that we are in support of President Buhari. And when is time to cast our votes, we should vote for President Buhari and all APC candidates. In Kaduna, we will support APC from top to bottom.

    “With the hard work of our members and the votes of our people, APC won a sterling victory in 2015. The government we produced has anchored its agenda on putting the people first…”

     

  • El-Rufai: my re-election almost done deal

    Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai yesterday said his re-election is almost a done deal, given the risks he has taken to make the state great again.

    The governor said getting re-elected is not paramount in his agenda but doing the right thing for the people.

    El-Rufai, who was the special guest of honour at this year’s National Council On Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) conference in Kaduna, said his administration in the past three and a half years undertook far-reaching reforms in the education, economic and health sectors with outstanding results.

    The governor said his utmost priority is to put the state on the right track while his achievements and reforms would take care of his re-election to consolidate the successes it had recorded.

    He said: “Being re-elected is not important. What is important is doing the right thing. Posterity will judge us. From all indications, from everything I have seen because we call regularly, we are very scientific. We don’t guess in the dark.

    “Despite of all the risks we have taken and all the people we are supposed to have upset, the election on March 2, 2019, as far as Kaduna State is concerned, is almost a done deal.”

     

  • El-Rufai embraces damnable sophistry

    KADUNA State governor Nasir el-Rufai is not only naturally and relentlessly exuberant, he also possesses the more inimitable talent of telling untruths couched in complexities. Asked by reporters last week why he selected a Muslim running mate, Hadiza Balarabe, in a volatile and complex state like Kaduna, he being a Muslim himself, he responded boisterously that merit was used, and that in any case she is also from Southern Kaduna where the outgoing deputy governor, Barnabas Bala, hails from.

    Mallam el-Rufai put it interestingly: “About a year ago, the Deputy Governor, Barnabas Bala, told me that he was going to contest the senatorial election, I was in a dilemma to get a replacement for him. So, we started with a list of people for consideration, and I had up to 32 names…Then, we started selecting and dropping names based on merit. From 32 names to 17 to 12 and then five, three males and two females. At that point, and as usual of us, when we are taking serious decisions, we consult President Muhammadu Buhari,  because he is the only person I know that has worked in the army, he has been governor, minister and president. So, when I told him, he said anyone older than me should be dropped. Then one name was dropped, remaining two men and two women, then he said ‘since you are interested in a woman, pick the best woman’. That was how I picked Hadiza,  because she was the best.”

    Apart from betraying his hidden desire to select a woman, it is strange that no one raised eyebrows over his needlessly patrician self-adulation or asked him why he needed to drag President Buharim whom he fawned over, into the matter. For, according to him, he briefed the president every step of the way in the tortuous selection process, and the president, he added sumptuously, gave opinions and directions every step of the way.

    It is widely believed in Kaduna that privately and out of earshot, he had told those around him that the largely Christian Southern Kaduna had warned him that even if he were to select a bishop as running mate, they would not vote for him. Angry and defiant, and full of the kind of self-assurance that disconcerts the judicious, not to say full of disdain for his opponents and critics, he had deliberately turned his search in the direction of a Muslim candidate, whom he selected after what he exaggeratedly painted as a complex and merit-based selection process involving more than 30 aspirants. Assuming his listeners to be witless, he had also explained that the “Muslim-Muslim ticket is not a religious ticket but a competence and performance ticket.” At bottom, however, said many political watchers in the state, Mallam el-Rufai’s worldview is next door to sectionalism, political and religious intolerance, and fanatical narcissism.

    Well, after weeding the ruling APC of his ‘enemies’, and while continuing to remain insensitive and indifferent to the cultural and religious nuances of his state, he is now determined to show that his political philosophy, which he hopes will further mystify his enemies, becomes truly incontestable. The battle for Kaduna is set to begin, but nothing indicates that, for all his cocksureness, he and his party will win. Should he win and his political point of view predominate, Kaduna should be expected to suffocate greatly under his verbal tyranny and withering gazes.

  • ‘El-Rufai endangering peaceful coexistence in Kaduna’

    A former Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, yesterday said the leadership style of Governor Nasir El-Rufai is polarising and endangering peaceful coexistence among the various groups in the state.

    He urged the governor to concentrate on peace-building and stop making inflammatory statements on social media.

    In a statement, Hayab said rather than accuse others of being tribal bigots, the governor should change his attitude.

    The cleric, who served the late Governor Patrick Yakowa and Ramalan Yero as Adviser on Religious Matters, said: “Happenings in our dear Kaduna State for over three years now, especially some recent statements by the governor, have compelled me to speak as a citizen and a stakeholder who believes in the unity and diversity of Nigeria.

    “It seems that Governor El-Rufai takes pleasure in making bad and inciting comments about others but unable to bear/reason that his leadership style is worse than that of those he is quick to accuse.

    “When some Christian leaders, years back, complained about how he made mockery of Jesus on his Twitter handle, it seemed then they deliberately accused him of such recklessness for political reasons. But little did we realise that such inflammatory comments were El-Rufai’s trademarks.

    “For instance, since El-Rufai became the governor of Kaduna State, many of his utterances have been either to insult or denigrate some individuals or group of people. In fact, his recent tweet accusing Mr. Peter Obi of being ‘a tribal bigot’ clearly shows that the governor needs to go and look at himself in the mirror.

    “Although I am not from the Southeast, but a visit to Awka (Anambra State capital) and meeting people on the streets of Onitsha (in Anambra) shows that El-Rufai wants Nigerians to believe is a ‘bigot’ led Anambra State with an exemplary leadership style of tolerance and the promotion of peaceful coexistence, unlike Rl-Rufai who has polarised Kaduna State with divisive actions and inciting utterances.

    “My dear Governor El-Rufai, you cannot go to the social media every now and then, making divisive statements about the population of our dear state, only to come back to accuse other Nigerians of being bigots…

  • El-Rufai elevates Esu Chikun to first class chief

    Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has elevated the Esu Chikun (previously known as Sa Gbagyi), Dr. Danjuma Barde to a first-class chief.

    El-Rufai said the elevation of the traditional ruler was informed by his contribution to peace and promotion of integration among the diverse population in chiefdom, which falls within Kaduna metropolis.

    A statement signed by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan said, “Malam Nasir El-Rufai has approved the elevation of HRH Dr. Danjuma Barde, the Esu Chikun (previously known as Sa Gbagyi), to a first-class chief. HRH Dr. Barde was appointed Sa Gbagyi on 29th December 2000 and installed on 18th January 2001, as a third-class chief. He was upgraded to a second-class chief in 2007.”

    Congratulating the chief on his elevation, Malam Nasir El-Rufai said that, “HRH Dr. Barde deserves this exceptional recognition for his role in promoting peace. The decision to upgrade the Chikun Chiefdom to first-class status follows a recommendation to that effect by the Ministry of Local Government Affairs.

    “The ministry, in a proposal signed by the Commissioner, Prof. Kabir Mato, noted HRH Dr. Barde’s contribution to peace and his active role as a bridge-builder among the ethnic groups in the chiefdom, a fact the government recently acknowledged in a letter of commendation to the chief.

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    “Prof. Mato also drew attention to the fact that much of HRH Dr. Barde’s chiefdom is within Kaduna metropolis, noting that the chief has been able to promote integration among the diverse population of the chiefdom, which covers the entire Chikun local government area of the state. The ministry therefore recommended that he be elevated, to recognise his efforts, and to encourage people who make peace and harmony a priority.” He said.

    Speaking further on the recent change of names of chiefdoms in Kaduna State, Governor El-Rufai said, “The name of the chiefdom was recently changed from Gbagyi to Chikun chiefdom to reflect government policy that anchors the authority of traditional leaders on territory, not tribe. This is to ensure that the traditional rulers include and command the allegiance of every group within the territory, rather than just the people with whom the ruler shares a common ethnicity.”

    HRH Dr. Barde holds a degree in Education and has worked as a teacher and chief education officer. He is also a former member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly.

  • Mixed reactions trail El-rufai’s Muslim-Muslim ticket

    Mixed reactions have continued to trail the Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El’rufai’s decision to pick a Muslim as his running mate. This was however due to the correlation and sensitivity to religion and politics in the state.

    The state governor on Friday announced the selection of Dr. Hadiza Balarabe as his running mate for next year’s general election, as the incumbent Deputy Governor, Barnabas Yusuf Bala, has opted to go to the National Assembly and has since emerged as the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate for the Kaduna South District.

    Dr. Balarabe, born in 1966, is from Sanga local government, which is located in the southern Kaduna senatorial district. Though the governor said the choice of Balarabe as his running mate was part of a deliberate policy to  promote women’s participation in governance, the Muslim-Muslim  candidature might still give the ruling party a big headache in the 2019 governorship election in the state due to the sensitive ethno-religious nature of the state.

    While the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the leadership of Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) see the governor’s decision as his own choice, saying electorate will decide his fate, others have come down heavily on him, accusing him of religious insensitivity.

    SOKAPU President, Barr. Solomon Musa, said only electorate can decide who will govern them come 2019, since there are aspirants under different political parties vying for governorship position in the state.

    Musa said it is the prerogative of anyone aspiring for public office to choose whoever he wants as his running mate and that the incumbent governor has the right to pick anybody of his choice. “Remember it is not only one party that is in Kaduna State, there are so many other parties.

    “What we are hoping is that Kaduna State and southern Kaduna should never be polarized along religious line. So, if anybody decides to polarize Kaduna State along religious line, that again is that person’s prerogative,” he said.

    Kaduna State chapter Secretary of CAN, Reverend Sunday Ibrahim, simply said, ‘it has never happened in Kaduna State for people of the same faith to govern the state. “The electorates are those who will decide and not me.”

    But in his reaction, Dr.  Ben Yaryok, a retired civil servant from Kargarko Local Government in the southern part of the state said there is nothing in a Muslim-Muslim to govern  the state, since government’s plan remains for everybody irrespective of their ethno-religious background.

    He explained that “politics is completely different from religion.”

    Reacting differently, Coalition of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) warns that El-Rufai’s decision to pick a Muslim running mate will overheat polity in the state, especially as people have for long  been challenging the governor for his utterances to Christian dominated part of the state.

  • El-Rufai flies Muslim-Muslim ticket

    As 2019 governorship election approaches, Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has unveiled his running-mate, she is the Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Primary Heath Care Development Agency, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe.

    The governor will be flying a Muslim-Muslim ticket. Dr. Balarabe is a Muslim, though from Sanga Local Government area from the Christian dominated southern part of Kaduna State.

    A statement signed by Governor El-Rufai’s media aide, Samuel Aruwan said,

    “Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has announced the selection of Dr. Hadiza Balarabe as his running mate for the 2019 general election. The choice of Dr. Hadiza Balarabe as running mate continues Malam Nasir El-Rufai’s deliberate policy of promoting women.

    “There are five female commissioners in his 14-person cabinet, a feat not attained even by governors that had much larger cabinets. This is the first time in the history of Kaduna State that a major political party will select a woman as running mate.

    “The incumbent Deputy Governor, Arc. Barnabas Yusuf Bala, has opted to go to the National Assembly and has since emerged as the APC’s candidate for the Southern Kaduna Senatorial District.

    “Dr. Hadiza Balarabe is the current Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Development Agency, a position she has held since February 2016. In that role she has overseen the Kaduna State Government’s programme to revitalise and strengthen primary health care as the core of health service delivery in the state.

    “Under her watch, the state is renovating and equipping 255 primary health centres with tools to assist better antenatal services and safer delivery. The agency has also helped expand vaccine coverage to protect children across the state.

    “Prior to joining the Kaduna State Government, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe was Director of Public Health in the FCT. She studied Medicine at the University of Maiduguri, and graduated in 1988. She was a Senior Registrar at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital before joining the services of the FCT in 2004.

  • 22 people killed, 44 injured in Sunday crisis in Kaduna, says El-Rufai

    •ACF condemns crisis

    Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said 22 people died in last Sunday’s crisis that engulfed Kaduna metropolis.

    He said 44 others sustained injuries and property estimated at millions of naira were damaged.

    The governor vowed to enforce the various laws that impose costs on communities that permit violence to stem the intermittent crises across the state.

    Also, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) condemned the crisis, saying it threatened the polity, politics and socio-economic development of the North.

    El-Rufai issued the warning yesterday in Kaduna in an address he delivered at an emergency meeting of the state’s Council of Chiefs.

    The governor said laws will be imposed on community residents to bear the cost of repairing the damage arising from the crisis.

    He asid the various provisions of the Riots Damage Laws of 1958, the Collective Damage Law of 1915 and the Peace Preservation Law of 1917 will henceforth be enforced.

    El-Rufai said: “These laws impose on communities that permit violence in their midst, obliging community members to be charged and levied money for the costs of repairing damage done during episodes of violence.”

    The governor said his administration would provide details of the enforcement of the extant laws.

    He warned royal fathers that government would no longer accept excuses from them when crises erupt in their domains.

    El-Rufai said: “In situations of unrests, it is common for traditional rulers to disclaim any control over unruly youths. It is an excuse we can no longer accept. Where significant sections of a community disdain the counsel or authority of their traditional ruler, it imperils the rationale for keeping the traditional institution and the occupant of the office.”

    The governor, who traced the genesis of the crises in Kaduna State, noted that ethno-religious clashes first occurred in Kasuwan Magani in 1980, adding: “Since them, it appears that a constituency has developed which believes that violence pays, and is convinced that violence has no consequences for the perpetrators.

    “It is time for a powerful coalition for peace to speak frankly and support actions against those who menace the right of our citizens to live in peace wherever they choose.”

    The governor, who vowed to prosecute the perpetrators of the crisis, regretted the slow pace of prosecution in the courts.

    He said Kaduna State was working to secure the approval of the National Judicial Council (NJC) to expand the Bench with 20 additional high court judges.

    El-Rufai also said his administration was working with the police command to establish a police division at Narayi and Sabon Tasha.

    He expressed gratitude to the police authorities for agreeing to establish a police division at Kasuwan Magani.

    Also, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Biu, ACF said it was saddened by the spate of communal clashes in parts of the North, particularly the recent one at Kasuwan Magani village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State where many people were said to have been killed.

    The statement said: “The communal reprisal clash over simple disagreement with its consequent loss of lives and destruction of property is most unfortunate and condemnable. Communities that have lived together peacefully over the years should refrain from such avoidable violent conflicts that in most cases also destroy trust and harmony among communities, which is not helpful.

    “Threats to our peace as one united people and a region over the years have affected our peaceful coexistence, unity, polity and socio-economic development. We must, therefore, come together and stop this unfortunate and condemnable carnage that does no one any good.

    “Reprisals are certainly not the best way to resolve disputes. ACF, therefore, calls upon the warring communities in Kajuru and in other states to lay down their arms and embrace dialogue in resolving their disagreements. Leaders of the various communities should also play a greater role in ensuring that peace and harmony are restored in the affected areas.

    “ACF urges the security agencies to swing into action and not only fish out the criminals who perpetrated these dastardly acts, but also ensure that they face the wrath of the law to serve as deterrence to others.

    @The police and Judiciary should, therefore, fast-track its investigating and prosecuting processes, as justice delayed is justice denied.

    “ACF also commends the prompt intervention of security agencies in the Kasuwan Magani crisis and its spill-over to other parts of Kaduna and urges them to sustain surveillance in the areas until normalcy is restored…

    “ACF extends its condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones, the government and people of Kaduna State over this unfortunate incident.”

  • Kaduna Crisis: 22 people killed, 44 injured – El-Rufai

    …as ACF condemns crisis

     

    Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has disclosed that 22 people lost their lives during the Sunday crisis that rocked Kaduna metropolis while 44 others sustained injuries and several properties damaged within the city.

    This was as the Governor vowed to enforce the various existing laws that impose costs on communities that permit violence in their midst, in order to stem the intermittent crises in Kaduna state.

    Meanwhile, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned the crisis, saying that, such crises have threatened the polity, politics and socio-economic development of the region.

    El-Rufai issued the warning in an address during the emergency meeting of the State Council of Chiefs on Tuesday, stated that, laws impose on community members to bear the cost of repairs of damage arising from crises.

    El Rufai mentioned that the various provisions of the Riots Damage Laws of 1958, the Collective Damage Law of 1915 and the Peace Preservation Law of 1917 will henceforth be enforced.

    According to him, “these laws impose on communities that permit violence in their midsts, obliging community members to be charged and levied monies for the costs of repairing damage done during episodes of violence.”

    The governor promised that his administration will provide details of the enforcement of these extant laws.

    El Rufai also warned the Royal Fathers that government will no longer accept excuses from them when crises erupt in their domains.

    “In situations of unrests, it is common for traditional rulers to disclaim any control over unruly youths. It is an excuse we can no longer accept. Where significant sections of a community disdain the counsel or authority of their traditional ruler, it imperils the rationale for keeping the traditional institution and the occupant of the office”, he argued.

    The governor who traced the genesis of crises in Kaduna state, said that ethno-religious clash first occurred in Kasuwan Magani in 1980, adding that “since them, it appears that a constituency has developed which believes that violence pays, and is convinced that violence has no consequences for the perpetrators. ”

    According to him, “it is time for a powerful coalition for peace to speak frankly and support actions against those who menace the right of our citizens to live in peace wherever they choose.”

    The governor who vowed to prosecute the perpetrators of the crisis, however lamented the slow pace prosecution in the courts.

    He stated that Kaduna State is working to secure the approval of the National Judicial Council in order to expand the bench with 20 additional high court judges.

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    In addition, El Rufai said that government is working with Kaduna State Police Command to establish a police division in Narayi and Sabon Tasha. He expressed gratitude to the police authorities for agreeing to establish a police division at Kasuwan Magani.

    ACF in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Biu, said, “Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) is saddened with the spate of communal clashes in some parts of the North and in particular the recent one in Kasuwan Magani village, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State where about 52 people were alleged to have been killed.

    “The communal reprisal clash over simple disagreement with its consequent loss of lives and destruction of property is most unfortunate and condemnable. Communities that have lived together peacefully over the years should refrain from such avoidable violent conflicts that in most cases also destroy trust and harmony among communities, which is not helpful.

    “Threats to our peace as one united people and a region over the years have affected our peaceful coexistence, unity, polity and socio-economic development. We must therefore, come together and stop this unfortunate and condemnable carnage that does no one any good.

    “Reprisal attacks are certainly not the best way to resolve disputes. ACF therefore calls upon the warring communities in Kajuru and in other states to lay down their arms and embrace dialogue in resolving their disagreements. Leaders of the various communities should also play a greater role in ensuring that peace and harmony are restored in the affected areas.

    “ACF urges the Security Agencies to swing into action and not only fish out the criminals who perpetrated these dastardly acts, but also ensure that they face the wrath of the law to serve as deterrence to others. The Police and Judiciary should therefore fast track its investigating and prosecuting processes, as justice delayed is justice denied.

    “ACF also commends the prompt intervention of the Security Agencies in the Kasuwan Magani crisis and its spill over to other parts of Kaduna and urges them to sustain surveillance in the areas until normalcy is restored.

    “ACF equally commends the Kaduna State Government for imposing 24hour curfew in Kaduna and environs to stop further escalation of the crisis. We urge the Government to strengthen its peace building process by engaging the leaders of the affected communities and other stakeholders in finding an endurable peace in the Kaduna State.

    “ACF extends its condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones, the Government and people of Kaduna State over this unfortunate incident.

  • APC primaries: Buhari against automatic tickets – El-Rufai

    *Says APC may lose Kaduna to other parties due to automatic ticket to Sani

     

    Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai on Friday said that President Muhammadu Buhari is against giving out automatic tickets to aspirants.

    According to him, the President has promised to wade into the various issues of automatic tickets granted to some politicians among other problems experienced in some states during the primary elections.

    He spoke with State House correspondents after meeting with President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    He said “Many contestants that have been screened by the committee, were removed from the list unilaterally by some elements in the party, there are rumors that some people have been granted automatic tickets. But by yesterday when the representatives of the progressive governors forum met with Mr President and National chairman, we thought that this rumour of automatic ticket which has no place in our constitution and any enlighten democracy have been resolved.

    “But up to the time I left Kaduna this morning and came to see the President, we did not receive the list of those that will contest the legislative elections.

    “On my way I received a list of our state party structure but it seems to me there are still exclusions. As you know exclusion are one of the many reasons elections are lost at the tribunal level.

    “We are being careful in Kaduna state, we do not practice imposition, force people to step down for anyone, we believe in elections and we like people to subject themselves to full democratic process.

    “In some states, you have one list from the governor, we don’t have any list. We gave everyone a level playing ground as subject to meeting the requirements of the party, everyone is allowed to contest and may the best man win.” he said

    On the President’s response, he said “The President restated his position that he is a democrat, product of elections and he has never encouraged non-election.

    “He has never supported imposition and he has never asked anyone to grant anybody automatic tickets.

    “The position was restated yesterday to the progressive governors forum and he told me this and said he will take necessary steps to communicate this very clearly to the party leadership.” he said

    On the prospects of the candidates for Kaduna State governorship seat, he said “It is not me, I only have one vote as the governor of the state, it’s up to the delegates in the Kaduna state APC to vote for Shehu Sani or vote for other candidates.

    “But what democracy said is that every person should be given a chance to contest. Shehu Sani has done things against the interest of the people of Kaduna state and it is time for him to explain why he did what he did and ask the delegates to vote for him but to avoid facing the consequences of your actions by getting what is called automatic ticket is a recipe to losing the election to other parties.” he stated

    Reminded that there is deadline for the primary elections, he said “There is time, we have three elections, do two elections the same day and three contest, the House of reps is 16, the house of assembly is the more difficult one because there are 34.

    “But I believe we can meet the deadline provided that we have a list that does not reasonably and capriciously excludes the contestants.” he said.

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    El-Rufai went on ” I have been elected as the candidate of the party but it is up to the party at the headquarters to do the right thing and allow the constitution of the APC to be complied with which is to do primaries.”

    He alleged that Shehu Sani was largely responsible for Kaduna state losing N100 billion loan from the World Bank at 1 percent interest payable over 50 years invested in building schools, hospitals and other infrastructure.

    He said “Everyone in Kaduna knows this and many people are predictably angry. It’s an act of sabotage. It’s time for him to go and explain why he did what he did, if his actions are justified I am sure the delegates will vote for him.

    “The state apparatus is a very small component of Kaduna state. There are 10 million people in Kaduna state and the apparatus is only 80 thousand people but what can we do.

    “But Shehu Sani cannot even campaign in the market square in Kaduna central market. I challenge him let’s go to Kaduna central market and let’s see who will come out unscathed.

    “It is a well known fact that he had done this and many people are angry. Like I said he has his reasons which he can justify to those voting in the election. All we ask for is a free and fair contest. We are not going to manipulate any process. Lets have all those that are qualified to contest for democratic competition.” he said.