Muhammadu Yahaya, governor of Gombe, has apologised to the
Christian faithful in the state.
Yahaya, who is seeking re-election, tendered the apology
during a meeting with leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN),
Gombe state chapter, held at the Government House on Saturday.
In 2021, Recall that Yahaya refused to announce
Musa Maiyamba, a Christian who is also a graduate of the London School of
Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), as the new Mai (king) of the Tangale
kingdom, despite being chosen by the kingmakers.
Following the claims that the governor was attempting to
impose a Muslim on the kingdom, CAN in the state called for a three-day fast
and prayers. It also called on him to respect the wishes of the people.
Speaking on Saturday, Yahaya, who did not say what he was
apologising for, said his administration might have made some errors,
The governor said as a human being who is capable of erring,
he thought it wise to apologise and seek a fresh start.
While promising to do better in his second administration,
he said the upcoming elections should be devoid of sentiments.
“It should be
achievements-based and infrastructural development that has a direct impact to
the people as a guiding consideration,” he said.
“As in every human endeavour, me and this administration
might have committed errors. I request the gathering to forgive and chart a new
course for continued development of the state.”
He thanked the people for giving him their mandate in 2019
while also listing some of his administration’s achievements including the
provision of quality healthcare facilities, educational upliftment, road
infrastructure, and the peace and security prevalent in the state among others.
He called on the Christian community to vote for him again
for the sustainability of the development of the state.
Abare Kalla, the north-east CAN chairman, commended the
governor for convening the meeting and for addressing perceived misconceptions
and asking for forgiveness for any wrongdoing either by him or his
administration.
The Christian community at the end of the meeting unanimously
agreed to forgive the governor and pledged to work toward his re-election bid.
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