Kano 2027: Gov. Yusuf kicks off campaign, appeals for peace

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Kano governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally announced the commencement of campaign for his re-election bid as the governor of the state in the 2027 general elections, preaching peace and violence-free electioneering campaign.

Yusuf made the announcement through his official Spokesperson and the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Comrade Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa during a World Press Conference in Kano on Wednesday.

According to Bature: “Today marks the official commencement of the 2027 governorship campaign, providing political parties and candidates an opportunity to present their programmes, achievements and visions to the people of Kano State and their constituencies.

“On behalf of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, we assure the people of Kano that our campaign will be peaceful, issue-based and focused on the development, unity and prosperity of the state.

“As we commence this journey to 2027, we invite all governorship candidates and their supporters to embrace peaceful and responsible campaigns across the state.”

Bature further urged other contestants, political parties, and their supporters to play by the rules of the game, appealing that: “Let us compete on the basis of ideas, policies, records and programmes and other important items rather than insults, intimidation or violence.

“The people of Kano deserve a campaign where candidates explain what they intend to do differently and how they will improve the lives of citizens.”

He urged all political actors to avoid hate speech, provocation, character assassination, destruction of property and any action capable of disturbing the peace of the state, that have been relatively peaceful, in recent times.

He added: “Our supporters are equally urged to remain disciplined; respect opposing views and refuse to be provoked into actions that could undermine peace and public order of the state.

“We call on the media influencer, conventional media bloggers and social media users to play their important role responsibly by verifying information before publication and avoiding the spread of fake news, rumours and inflammatory content and any miss information capable of districting the peace of the state.

“We also urge security agencies to remain professional, impartial and vigilant throughout the campaign period, while political parties and campaign organisations should cooperate with them and comply with all lawful requirements.”

Bature assured that Kano state government will continue to discharge its responsibilities and deliver services to the people, regardless of the political season.

“Our commitment to development and good governance remains unwavering under the leadership of Governor Yusuf.

“Kano is bigger than any political party or individual. Political competition will come and go, but we will continue to live together as one people after the election.

“We therefore appeal to all candidates to join hands in protecting the peace and unity of Kano irrespective of different in political parties.

“Let us campaign with respect, compete with ideas, disagree without violence and put the interest of Kano above political differences.

“We pray that APC candidates will win all political positions,” he said.

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