Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State has
said he might be heading to the Senate after
failing to clinch the All Progressives Congress,
APC’s presidential ticket Thursday.
Mr. Kwankwaso lost the party’s primaries to
former head of state, Muhammadu Buhari,
despite a surprisingly impressive performance
that saw him receive more party votes than
former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
The governor said he might consider calls
from his supporters to bid for a seat in the
Senate in 2015. If he so decides, it would be
after consultations, Mr. Kwankwaso said.
“I will consult with my people, friends and
political associate on my future politically.
And you should know that my being in the
Senate will help in no small measure in
tackling those talkative who have nothing to
offer for the unity of the Country,” the
governor said.
The governor said his immediate concern is to
deliver Kano the APC and to ensure PDP loses
in the state “hands down”.
“I’m back to the ground to ensure that PDP
defeated in this state and the country. Now I
will be fully on the ground to continue with
what I am doing for the development of the
state,” Mr. Kwankwaso told reporters in his
office Friday. “I will make sure that PDP loses
in Kano and I will deliver 100% victory in the
state to the APC because it’s the party that
everyone is supporting across the country.”
Mr. Kwankwaso said he was satisfied that Mr.
Buhari won the APC ticket for February’s
presidential election.
“Whoever voted for Buhari in the just
concluded presidential primary is just like he
voted me. I and Buhari are the same and I
believe that he will change this country to
better from this mess caused by the PDP,” he
said.
“I would like to use this opportunity and
congratulate General Muhammadu Buhari for
his victory; he is an experienced person who
will better the lives of people and bring an
end to this mess that is going on in the
country.
“I want to say that Buhari with his military
background will try his best to ensure that
the security challenges facing this country
will be overcome. Buhari is the best person to
handle this country at this crucial time”.
“Buhari is a full-fledged politician. He worked
like any other politician in this country and
he earned the ticket by his commitment. He is
a polished and experienced politician. We
must rally round our support and cooperation
towards his victory,” the governor said.
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