Nine governorship candidates have urged security agencies and other stakeholders to intensify efforts for a peaceful conduct of the governorship and state assembly elections in Kano.
Alhaji Ibrahim Khalil, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, made the call while addressing a news conference in Kano on Monday.
Kalil was reacting to concerns raised by the police over plots by some disgruntled politicians in the state to import thugs to disrupt the governorship polls.
“Reports reaching us indicate that some unpatriotic politicians have engaged the services of armed thugs to disrupt the process,” he said.
The governorship candidate also called on relevant stakeholders, including the International and Domestic Observers, the media, and others, to do the needful in addressing the unfortunate situation and ensuring peace and stability prevail.
He also appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to mobilize election materials to polling units on time to enable the process to begin on time.
Other governorship candidates are those of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Action Democratic Party (ADP), the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), the Young People’s Party (YPP), the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the National Rescue Movement, and the Booth Party.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Dauda, who raised the alarm in a statement, warned troublemakers to steer clear of the state or face the full wrath of the law.
“The police are warning all thugs, mischief makers, and miscreants to stay clear of the state, as the command will not relent in its effort at dealing decisively with troublemakers.
“We want to use this medium to thank the law-abiding citizens and the good people of Kano State for their support during the presidential and national assembly elections, which were conducted peacefully.”
(NAN)
