The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu has solicited the support and cooperation of traditional rulers for hitch-free general elections in 2023. He stated this during a courtesy visit to Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar in Abdullahi Fodio palace in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State capital.
The APC Chairman was in the state to attend the wedding Fatiha (marriage solemnisation) of two daughters of the present National Organising Secretary of APC, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad-Argungu.
He said: “As a father and highly respected individual in the society, who is always in contact with his people at all levels, it’s imperative to come and seek for support and cooperation.”
He then appealed to the Emir to use his position to counsel the youths on the need to conduct themselves before, during and after the general elections. He called on them not to allow themselves to be used by selfish politicians to cause confusion, advising that: “we should understand that Nigeria belongs to all of us.”
In his reaction, Emir Gwandu,Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu-Bashar appreciated the national chairman for the visit. He advised politicians to caution their supporters against acts capable of causing violence during the forthcoming elections.
He noted that no meaningful development can be achieved in any atmosphere of uncertainty and chaos. The Emir who urged eligible voters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) before the elections, called for continuous prayers for peaceful elections in the country.
