A former aide to governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Salihu Tanko Yakasai has announced his ambition to run for office of governor of Kano State in the forthcoming 2023 election.
He made this known via his verified Twitter handle today, although, his official declaration will take place on Friday, May 6th, 2022.
He posted: ”In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah; there is no might & no power but in Allah.
Former Ganduje’s aide, Salihu Tanko Yakasai joins PRP
INTERVIEW | Nigerian youths lack opportunities to thrive – Salihu Tanko Yakasai
In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah; there is no might & no power but in Allah. My dear family, friends & well wishers, this is to announce to you my intention to contest for Governor, Kano State, under our great party PRP. My official declaration will take place this Friday. pic.twitter.com/S7aw1JCguc
— Peacock (@dawisu) May 3, 2022
”My dear family, friends & well-wishers, this is to announce to you my intention to contest for Governor, Kano State, under our great party PRP.
”My official declaration will take place this Friday.”
Tweeps react
Following Mr Yakasai’s post his supporters and well-wishers wishers acknowledged his ambition.
@Kwaru Garba posted: ”Wow, we are going to storm Kano. The campaign starts now. Congratulations @dawisu, I believe you have all it takes.”
@Sharu Ahmed Twitted: ”Yeah its for sure…the right time….u come nd bring positive to us…..sir ,u highly welcome ..nd we remain loyal always, yanxu tafiyarka xamuyi 🙏.”
@Mark Oche said: ”The hand writing on the receipt 💯 Allah ya kawo alheri.”’
@Kaneki-Kun wrote: ”Omo! You have massive support on Twitter, now let it manifest in the streets and in the minds of the average citizen and resident of Kano and you have a good chance. Best of Luck.”
@Abdulhakim posted: ”I’m extremely glad. Allah ya baka nasara, mun san kanada good intentions towards Kano state, its development, it’s citizens and Nigeria at large, May you be victorious. Ameen.”