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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday visited former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau. and sought his support for the party ahead of 20227 general elections.
He described Shekarau as a sincere man and a decent politician whose experience was crucial to the party’s success.
He said that Kano held a special place in his heart, describing it as his second home.
He, however, said the visit was driven by pressing political considerations.
According to him, northern Nigeria is at a decisive moment that requires unity and collaboration among key stakeholders to ensure stability and progress.
The chairman recalled the north’s firm stance was key to late President Muhammadu Buhari’s completion of his two terms on office.
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He stressed that the same principle of fairness should now apply by allowing the south to complete its turn in power.
“I am a northerner and I will not allow anything that will sabotage the north,” he said.
The APC chairman highlighted ongoing federal projects as evidence of the current administration’s commitment to northern development.
He cited the gas pipeline project traversing the region and the Lagos–Kano–Maradi rail line as transformative initiatives expected to boost commerce and economic activities.
He described Kano as the commercial nerve centre of sub-Saharan Africa noting that the completion of the projects would significantly enhance the state’s economic status.
Yilwatda urged Shekarau to join the ruling party because of his status as one of the pillars of Nigeria’s politics whose guidance was crucial for electoral success.
“We are here to plead with you to join APC. We need your experience and leadership to move the party and the nation forward, irrespective of ethnic or religious differences,” he concluded.
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