PRP Guber Candidate Pays Homage, Presents blueprint to Emir of Kano

Emir of Kano, Bayero receiving the blueprint

By Sani Magaji Garko, Kano 

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has received Kano State gubernatorial candidate, under Peoples Redemption Party PRP Salihu Tanko Yakasai who paid a courtesy visit to the Emir at his palace. 

During the homage, the Gubernatorial candidate presented himself, his blueprint and solicited the support of the emir.

The Emir while blessing the candidate, commended PRP for nominating qualified candidates in different positions. 

“We know some candidates individually, including gubernatorial candidate, we know their qualities and role they are playing towards development of our society, we are wishing you best.” added Emir Bayero. 

Earlier, the PRP Gubernatorial candidate, Salihu Tanko Yakasai said he together with his entourage decided to visit the emir before embarking on political rallies, ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections considering the respect and influence of the emir to the subjects of the Kano kingdom. 

He added that, traditional rulers play vital roles towards the development of the society, and no candidate can succeed without the support of traditional institutions, due to their closeness to people and influence.

Salihu Tanko Yakasai, told the emir he is contesting to revive Kano into its glorious days, during late Malam Aminu Kano and Late Abubakar Rimi, adding that, “Despite passing away many years ago, but they are always remembered for their legacies and what they did to Kano.”

The candidate revealed 7 areas that he will focus on if he succeeds in becoming the governor of Kano in the upcoming elections.

The areas are; Education, health, economy, environment, agriculture, civil service reform and security.

However, the candidate explained that, “We have made special plans to revive the reputation of Kano in terms of business, we are going to modernize our markets and bring investors within and outside Nigeria.”

Alhaji Salihu Tanko Yakasai praised the leadership style of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, promising for sustainable development of the Kano Emirate, and other Kano first class emirs.