Do not let politics divide Kano – Shettima appeals for unity amid political tensions

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged politicians in Kano State to uphold unity and never enable political variations to sow division amongst them.

He made the attraction on Saturday night throughout a condolence go to to the Emir’s palace over the dying of the Galadiman Kano, late Abbas Sunusi.

Talking within the presence of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Kano APC Chairman Abdullahi Abbas, and key political figures from each the Kwankwasiyya and Gandujiyya factions, Shettima emphasised the significance of concord within the politically influential state.

“It’s a mistake for a state like Kano, which is revered in any respect ranges of politics, to be divided or disrupted by political disagreements,” Shettima stated.

“Kano is a mannequin for your entire Nigeria, so we don’t rejoice once we see political rifts or finger-pointing amongst its individuals,” he added.

He burdened Kano’s central function in Northern Nigeria, saying, “Kano is the heartbeat of the North; no matter impacts Kano impacts the North.”

In an emotional contact, Shettima stated he selected to ship his message in Hausa to make sure readability and reference to the viewers.

“That’s the reason I’m delivering this message in Hausa, though I’m not a local Hausa speaker, however I’ve tried my finest to be sure to perceive me nicely,” stated Shettima.

He additionally provided prayers for the late Galadiman Kano, expressing hope that God grants him paradise.

The Vice President prolonged his sympathies to households affected by current bandit assaults in Shanono Native Authorities Space, the place some people had been kidnapped and others killed.

“We’re praying to God to grant us peace in Nigeria and throughout the nation,” Shettima added.