All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives –elect in Katsina State, Aminu Balele has promised to work with the president-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deliver dividends of democracy to the people of Nigeria.
Balele, former special adviser on sports development to Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State, was elected to represent Dutsin-MaKurfi constituency in Katsina State at the House of Representatives, after he polled a total of 25,388 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nura Mohammed Muazu of The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 24, 163 votes.
The Chairman of Katsina State Football Association popularly called ‘Dan Arewa’ urged all Nigerians regardless of their political parties to support Tinubu/ Kashim Shettima government so as to enable him to achieve in all challenges facing the country.
“First of all, I thank God Almighty for the victory. I thank my family, my friend and people of my constituency Dutsin-MaKurfi for the opportunity given to me to represent them. Election has come and gone and I want to say that this victory is for everybody,” Balele said.
He added: “I’m calling all Nigerians to support the newly-elected government of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima. As a lawmaker, we will work hand-in-hand with the new government to achieve in the area of security, agriculture, youth and sports and largely in all sectors.
“We will also work with the federal government and the newly elected government for the smooth transition of power.”
The astute football administrator also added that he would work with the Katsina Central Zone senator-elect APC’s Abdulaziz Yar’adua, to bring development to their constituency.
“I am going to carry everybody along in my programme for the constituency. I will also work with my brother, Katsina Central Zone Senator elect Abdulaziz Yar’adua, to bring development to our constituency. There are lots of programmes for our people and by the grace of God we won’t disappoint them.”