The Oba Yoruba of Kano Alhaji Engineer Murtala Alimi Otisese has commended the independent National Electoral commission for initiating reforms as the 2023 general elections draw nearer.
The Oba made the commendation when he led members of his palace on a courtesy call to the state resident Electoral commissioner Professor Risqua Arabu Shehu in Kano.
Engineer Alimi noted that Nigerians should troop out and exercise their franchise during the forthcoming election.
He noted that
“I am indeed delighted to be so honoured to be here today at INEC Kano to physically lend my support to the process that will further enrich our democratic culture.
As custodian of culture and traditions, we should not only be heard but also seen at this critical junction of our national life.While commending INEC and Nigerians at large for the peaceful conduct of Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise that has just ended, I urge us all to vigorously sustain the seal in ensuring that the next stage, which is *collection of Plastic Voters Card (PVC) is pursued* Please Go Out Enmass To Collect Your PVC.
Then come 2023 General Election inshallah, I call on all Nigerians to be committed towards ensuring that they exercise their franchise to achieve a free, fair and credible election.
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For us as traditional leaders, we are deeply committed towards ensuring peaceful environment for democracy to thrive in our Country, while fully supporting the need for full implementation of the law against the defaulters.
Both His Excellence Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, The Executive Governor of Kano State And The Highnesses of The five Emirate Council Under the Chairmanship Of His Highness Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero The Emir of Kano Emirate have set the pace for peace to prevail during and after the election, and we are committed for relentless efforts towards *achieving this noble objective of Peace ! Peace !! And Peace !!! in Kano in particular and Nigeria at large*.
So, Ladies and Gentle Men, come 2023 General Elections, Nigerians should not relent in being committed towards casting their vote, ensuring that their vote counts in a very peaceful manner as peace is indeed the pillar of development and we all must keep working to sustain the peace.
Once more, I commend INEC the electoral umpire for reforms carried out to better the electoral process, be rest assured of our support at all times.
While calling on all to do the needful, *I want to assure INEC of my Palace commitment towards working with all critical stakeholders in our journey of national development and INEC 2023 not an exception* We will work with you to ensure peace prevail throughout the electoral process and beyond.
Thank you for the honor done to me and my God will continue to guard and bless us all amen”
Said Alimi.
On his part the resident electoral commissioner for Kano professor Risqua Arabu Shehu represented by the commission’s administrative secretary Garba Lawan told the traditional ruler that as at present Kano has over 6 million voters with uncollected PVC’s of 400 thousand.
He commended the Oba Alimi Oba of Yoruba of Kano for visiting the commission noting that traditional rulers are critical stakeholders in ensuring free and fair election.
