Nigerians in diaspora have
advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to bow to pressure from any individual
or political party, encouraging him to meddle in the conduct of the
inconclusive polls in some States of the federation.
Of particular reference, the
Nigerians in diaspora said there were alleged subterranean moves by some
powerful individuals within the ranks of the All Progressives Congress to rig
the inconclusive governorship election in Kano State.
The group, under the auspices of
Concerned Kano Citizens (CKC), said the shocking outcome of the governorship
election was caused by Governor Abdullahi Umaru Ganduje’s poor performances and
corrupt tendencies that had dogged the APC-led government in Kano State.
The candidate of the Peoples
Democratic Party, Alhaji Mohammed Yusuf, is leading in the yet yo be concluded
poll with a margin of 26,513 votes.
In a letter dated March 15, 2019
and signed by its Chairperson, Hajia Amina Bambado and Secretary, Alhaji
Abubakar Sadiq from Washington DC, United Stated of America and made available
to newsmen in Adi Ekiti on Saturday, reminded President Buhari that he would
continue to wield enormous influences and control in Kano whether APC wins or
not.
“Our fear had been that President
Muhammadu Buhari will lose more fans in Kano if he deploys federal might to rig
the election.
“It baffles us that President
Buhari and APC could allow governor Ganduje to seek reelection in spite of that
video evidence that confirmed how he had been collecting kickbacks running into
several millions of dollars from contractors.
“The leadership of the party in
Lagos, led by APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu prevented governor
Akinwumi Ambode, who committed lesser offences from going for second term. Why
this disparity?
” Winning election in Kano could
have been easy for APC if the right person was fielded. You could see how they
supported President Buhari, this was because of his personality and he will
continue to enjoy that support.
“We have seen how some governors
and APC leaders have been plotting to use Osun strategy in Kano, this will
fail. The will of the people should not be allowed to be subverted”, the group
insisted.
The concerned citizens added that
President Buhari should do all within his powers to ensure that adequate
security is provided to thwart any kind of vote-buying, voter intimidation or
rigging in whatever guise.
“He should also call the APC
national chairman, Com. Adams Oshiomhole to order and advise him to desist from
interfering in Kano’s politics. We cannot be muzzled to follow the script of
power play aimed at 2023 elections. Let voters exercise their franchise and
vote on the March 23 and whoever wins be declared without delay”.
The group added: “As concerned
Kano citizens, we felt duty bound to call the attention of Mr. President, the
International community and all well-meaning Nigerians that any attempt to
impose the current government against the wish of the people will not augur
well for our democracy and could lead to unwanted development.
“If Mr. President could sacrifice
his integrity on corruption drive for the sake of Ganduje, instead of
strengthening it by punishing him, we don’t believe a single loss of life in
Kano because of Ganduje is worth it.
“We humbly demand Mr. President
to reciprocate our gesture for being his defenders through thick and thin, to
save Kano and our politics in the most trying time of our political history and
allow us vote freely for whoever we like”, it concluded.
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