Kano is a model for entire Nigeria

Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to the supporters of Rabiu Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Ganduje to work together for the good of the country.

Shettima urged members of the two political factions to uphold peace and unity and not allow their differences to bring division among them.

Speaking while paying a condolence visit to the Emir’s palace over the passing of the Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sunusi, Shettima said harmony is key to political influence in the state.

Shettima visited the Emir’s Palace in the company of the governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf; Kano APC Chairman Abdullahi Abbas, and other major political dignitaries from the Kwankwasiyya and Gandujiyya factions.

He said, “It is a mistake for a state like Kano, which is respected at all levels of politics, to be divided or disrupted by political disagreements.

“Kano is a model for the entire Nigeria, so we do not rejoice when we see political rifts or finger-pointing among its people,” Shettima said.

Describing Kano as the heartbeat of the Northern part of Nigeria, the vice president said the state has continued to play a central role in uniting the people.

“Kano is the heartbeat of the North; whatever affects Kano affects the North.”

“That is why I am delivering this message in Hausa, even though I am not a native Hausa speaker, but I have tried my best to make sure you understand me well,” he added.