Former Minister of the Federal Capital
Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has formally
declared his interest to contest Kaduna State
governorship seat in 2015, saying he is on a
mission to salvage the state from years of
neglect and underdeveloped.
See full detail after the cut.
El-Rufai, in a written letter to formally inform
his associates and stakeholders about his
resolve “to contest for the office of the
Governor of Kaduna State on the platform of
the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the
2015 elections”, said that the current state of
Kaduna is pathetic and needs immediate
intervention.
On the reason he joined the race, El-Rufai
said: “Our state, Kaduna, is now fragmented
across ethnic and religious lines and without
federal allocations, the state cannot survive.
“Our renowned educational institutions are
decaying, while unemployment and youth
restiveness are visible. Trust in government is
low and the essentials needed to stimulate
socio-economic development are most lacking.
The Kaduna State that was once a point of
reference in peaceful coexistence, progress
and fairness in the Northern region in
particular and Nigeria as a whole is now
lagging behind most states created recently”.
The letter made available to journalists, states
further: “The situation should not and must
not be allowed to deteriorate further,
otherwise the cohesive fabric of our
community may be completely destroyed.
“Bearing in mind the need to rescue our
beloved state, coupled with deep reflection
and wide consultation with stakeholders who
cherish the importance of providing good
leadership, I have resolved to contest for the
office of the governor of Kaduna State on the
platform of the All Progressives Congress
(APC) in the 2015 elections.”
El-Rufai also acknowledged the challenges
ahead, saying: “We do not underestimate, by
any means, the challenges ahead. We also
appreciate the enormity of the tasks ahead
and the potential land mines that the ruling
party will inevitably place on our path.
“We therefore, most humbly, solicit your
guidance, support and prayers as we begin
the journey to rebuild Kaduna State and put
our people on the road to peace and socio-
economic prosperity.
“In due course, my colleagues and I will make
every effort to visit and intimate you of the
progress we have made so far, unfold our
strategies and present our ideas towards
making Kaduna State great again. We shall
value your thoughts and guidance in these
regards”.
According to the former minister, “any
observer of the social, political, and economic
trends in Nigeria today must be appalled at
the level of decay and despair in our society.
More alarming is the dangerous path unto
which the ruling party has pushed our Nation.
It does not require genius to realize that the
signs are ominous and the very future of our
dear country is far from certain.”
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