Dr Nasiru Idris, All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Kebbi has urged his supporters to be agents of peace to facilitate the smooth conduct of 2023 General Elections.
Addressing his supporters in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, Idris said the call became imperative in view of the importance of peace to the political and socio-economic development of the state.
He spoke through the Chairman, Nasir Idris Campaign Movement and leader of ST-7 Tinubu/Shettima North-West Campaign Organisation, Alhaji Kabiru Sani-Giant.
Idris said there was the need for peace, understanding and unity among all members for the party to achieve its objectives.
While commending the organisers of the programme , the gubernatorial candidate urged them to remain resolute towards ensuring the party’s victory in the forthcoming elections.
He also urged them to work towards ensuring the success of the party at all levels, assuring that APC had fielded credible candidates in all elective positions from state to national levels.
In his speech, the Chairman, Aliero Quarters Development Association, Alhaji Garba Galadima described the choice of the APC gubernatorial candidate by the party’s leadership would help to actualise APC’s victory in 2023.
According to him,Idris is the only governorship candidate that can salvage the civil servants as well as the entire people of Kebbi.
“Indeed, we knew Nasir Idris as a teacher, who rose through the ranks up to the position of National President, NUT and National Deputy President, NLC.
“Actually, the man knows what Kebbi people need, therefore, if elected, he will be in a better position to address such needs,” Galadima said.
Earlier, Malam Jibril Ibrahim-Master, former Chairman Nigeria Civil Service Union, Kebbi, commended the organisers of the event, saying that it was apt and timely.
In a remark, a chieftain of APC, Alhaji Umar Dankani-Jega recalled that APC governorship candidate was instrumental to the construction of Aliero Quarters while he was the state NLC Chairman.
He, therefore, called on the people to use their wisdom to vote for Idis based on his past records of service in the state.
According to report, Sani-Giant donated N500,000 to the association with a view to keeping its spirit alive.