After the conclusion of the 2023 general election, the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufaihas expressed appreciation to the people of Kaduna State for the generally peaceful nature of the democratic exercise.
Mr. El-Rufai stated that he is especially grateful to the people of the country for their votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC), which culminated in Bola Tinubu as president-elect and the declaration of Uba Sani as governor. – elected from Kaduna State, his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, said in a statement.
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday declared the APC candidate, Mr. Sani, as the governor-elect of the state in Saturday’s governorship election in Kaduna.
Mr. Sani was declared the winner by the Returning Officer from Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Lawal Bilbis.
He got a total of 730,002 votes to defeat his closest rival, Isa Ashiru, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who got 719,196 votes.
After the declaration, Mr. El-Rufai said he was optimistic that the outcome of the election in the state would create an atmosphere that would enhance the progress of Nigeria and Kaduna State.
“They want the leaders who have been re-elected or newly elected in this 2023 cycle to accelerate the rise of the country and society and improve the welfare and life opportunities of all the people.
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“With 69 days left to complete his eight-year mandate, the people of Kaduna State with compassion for him, Malam Nasir El-Rufai would like to express his deep appreciation for the privilege of this service.
“He will dedicate a few weeks until May 29, 2023 to carry out his duties and support the transitional arrangements for the next Kaduna state government,” Mr. Adekeye said in the statement.
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