Press Statement

From Abba Anwar

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi congratulates governor of Kano state, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over his victory in the just concluded gubernatorial election in the state.

After describing Ganduje as a warrior, he appreciated that, the governor is one of the state governors that are in the forefront in trickling down development to their people.

Oba Adeyemi, who sent a high powered delegation to the governor, under the leadership of Asiwaju Abayomi, who met him at the Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, commended Ganduje for being receptive and highly disciplined politician, who believes that political rivalry simply means difference in political approach.

“We are here as a high powered delegation to our in-law, a highly de-tribalised leader, whose zeal in the development of the country is unassuming. We are here to purposely congratulate Your Excellency over your victory in the just concluded governorship election in Kano state,” says Abayomi.

Adding that governor’s victory means a lot in explaining to the public how dear and cheerful the governor is to Kano people, explaining that, “If you are not doing well for the development of the state, they wouldn’t have re-elected you for the second time. But with this re-election, it is clear to all that Dr Abdullahi Ganduje is doing well in his domain.”

He further hinted that, His Majesty, the Oba wanted to be physically around for the congratulatory visit, but other pressing issues cropped up, which necessitated for sending of the delegation.

In his response, the governor appreciated the royal message from His Majesty, the Alaafin, assuring that, “…I will continue with the good work to my people as you identify, while you are coming from far away Oyo state. I am happy that, you are getting correct information concerning our developmental projects and policies.”

After receiving the Congratulatory Card from the delegation, he gladly expressed that, the card was a symbol of national integration that would go a long way in further cementing relationship among Nigerians, adding that, “I am happy with this mighty card from His Majesty, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi.”

Ganduje reveals that after that meeting with the delegation, the Alaafin would one day be in Kano.

“When I learned that you were coming to congratulate me and all Kano people, I wished the Alaafin himself was among this important and esteemed personalities. But I was told he was held up by some other pressing issues back home. Kindly extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude,” governor said.

Anwar is the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kano State