The former Director General, Media and Communications to Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, Salihu Tanko Yakasai has declared his intention to contest for the Kano State Gubernatorial election on the platform of People’s Redumption Party in 2023.
Recall that Tanko Yakasai recently announced his defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress to
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Yakasai made the declaration while addressing hundreds of party supporters at the Mambayya House in Kano on Friday.
He Said his decision to join the race for the Gubernatorial race was borne out of his commitment and desire to ‘place the state on the path of prosperity’ in addition to a vibrant and ambitious leader who could put the state on a prosperous projector for its rapid development.
“In 2023, Kano needs a vibrant and ambitious leader; one who does not see any boundaries when it comes to the heights we can attain. One who understands the peculiarities of the State and is deeply immersed in it.
“We need a leader who has the right exposure and understands the global outlook of the State. A leader that can place Kano on a prosperous trajectory, which will rapidly unleash the State’s enormous potential, and ensure it takes its rightful place in the committee of Nations.
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“Kano can be greater than every State in Nigeria; and we ought to start looking at the State in comparison to other African countries. Assessing our statistics by population, we rank among the top 20 countries in Africa, ahead of prominent countries like Senegal and Rwanda. Similarly, in terms of abundance of natural resources.
“We are equally among the leaders on the continent. Unfortunately, one factor that has held us back is our inability to grasp our full potentials. We view our State as simply the biggest in Northern Nigeria, and not the prospective continental giant it is. That is indeed a limitation. For we have all it takes to become more than we currently are.
He noted that the foundation for the modern Kano, which was first laid by the administration of Late Audu Bako, the first Military Administrator of the State, was indeed a solid one, upon which all those that have come after him have built on.
“However, there is still room for improvement. Thus, it is imperative that we get it right in the next election circle so as to expedite our development process.
“It is against this background that, after careful consideration, I humbly present myself to the great people of this beautiful State, for consideration for the position of Governor, under the platform of our great party, the Peoples Redemption Party.
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“I am under no illusions – the task that lies ahead of me, in leading this great State is a momentous one. However, it is a responsibility and a burden that someone must bear. And looking at the current political terrain, I believe it is a sacrifice that those of us with the right pedigree must make, to ensure our State does not trend in the wrong direction.
“The reason I decided to accept the yearnings of many Kanawa, and contest for the highest office in the State, is simply because I want to ensure our democratic system is rooted in Democratic Humanism, which simply means giving power back to the people, to shape their own lives, and build their own futures.
