1 hour ago
1
The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani says his administration has zero tolerance for conducts that will breach peace and security in the state.
The Governor explained that his administration would not condone situations where the opposition spread falsehood in order to foment crisis but assured it can tolerate criticisms from the opposition.
Speaking while hosting heads of security agencies for Iftar, the Muslim breaking of Ramadan fast at dusk, he stated that freedom of speech is not a license to spread fake news that will lead to loss of lives and property in the state.
According to him, some people just sit down in the comfort of the their homes and start spreading rumour through the social media, warning that people should not hide under Freedom of Speech to cause trouble as it will not acceptable in the state.
He warned that the his administration would deal with conflict merchants who want to disrupt the present peace in Kaduna State in the name of politics, within the ambit of the law.
According to him, “Kaduna State is home to all tribes and religions because the people are hospitable and accommodating and Government will strive to preserve this harmony.”
According to the timetable that was released by INEC, the governor explained that political campaigns will begin soon because primaries will start in April and end in May
He advised politicians to be vigilant, reminding the heads of security organisations that politicians who lose out in the contests will try to play the victim, by dishing out all sorts of falsehoods to cause confusion.
ln order to deepen intelligence gathering, the governor called for synergy between security agencies and local government chairmen as well as traditional and religious leaders at the grassroots.
He noted that Kaduna State has not recorded any ethno-religious crisis since he assumed office and thanked security agencies for their focus, commitment and cooperation with his administration.
The governor assured that his doors are always open on how to further improve the security challenges of banditry and kidnapping, saying that Kaduna State is relatively peaceful.
Kaduna has zero tolerance for conducts that will breach peace, security – Gov Uba Sani
