Get Guardian on GoogleYoruba extraction of the ethnic community in Kano have pitched tent behind the second term bid of President Bola Ahmad Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state.
In their show of assurance, the Odudua community residing in the ancient city of Kano pledged to galvanize massive votes for the re-election of the presidential and Governorship candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The apex leadership of the Yoruba Community led by Kabiyesi Murtala Alimi Otisese, Oba of Yoruba in Kano, made the pledge when he led leaders of the community on a courtesy visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House.
Oba Alimi declared that the community has resolved to take rally for the victory of Asiwaju and Governor Yusuf considering the impact of their good governance and visible development witnessed in the country.
The monarch said the community’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is mandatory to every Yoruba in Kano expressing confidence in the need for continuity in the country’s leadership and the transformations championed by the President and the Governor.
He commended Governor Yusuf for receiving the delegation and assured him of the Yoruba community’s continued cooperation with his administration in promoting peaceful coexistence and development in Kano State.
They also extend appreciation to the Governor for implementing laudable projects and programmes that impacted on the lives of Yoruba community in Kano state.
Earlier, the Governor has assured more inclusive governance by mainstreaming other tribes into his administration.
The Governor had directed his blueprint committee to generate input from the Yoruba community members to tap from thier wealth of experiences and identify critical areas of thier needs.
The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to the wellbeing, security and prosperity of all residents, irrespective of their ethnic, religious or cultural backgrounds.
He also reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, stressing the need to respect the principle of power rotation.
He noted that the North had agreed to support the South to retain the presidency until 2031, after which power should return to the North.
“ I do not see you as non-indigine, because many of you were born here and based on provision of Nigerian constitution, you are by all standard members of Kano community” the Governor reafirmed
