Alhaji Abdulmanaf Muhammad, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday, called on supporters of the party nationwide to vote massively in the rescheduled Presidential and National Assembly elections on February 23.
Muhammad, who is the Northwest APC Zonal Organising Secretary, made the call in Daura when he addressed thousands of party supporters during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting.
He said the party was saddened and disappointed over the sudden postponement of the elections formerly scheduled to hold between February 16 and March 2.
The APC scribe, however, added that the postponement was not deliberate.
He said that the Independent National Electoral Commission had proffered cogent and convincing reasons as to why the polls were shifted to February 23 and March 9.
Muhammad said: “We are aware that logistic problems are some of the reasons for the postponement.
“We urge the electorate, especially supporters of the ruling party to ignore the rumour and unfounded allegations being spread by the opposition as to why the elections were shifted.
“We are committed to a free, fair and credible elections but the system must be sanitised.”
The APC chieftain noted that the Buhari Administration had successfully secured the Northeast and liberated 17 local government areas, which had been under the control of Boko-Haram insurgents in Borno.
Muhammad noted that the quantum of development projects being executed by the Buhari administration in the last three years were unprecedented.
He said in spite of the current dwindling oil revenue, the APC-led administration was dutifully repositioning Nigeria, contrary to what previous administrations had done.
He said: “The present administration has demonstrated strong political will, commitment and determination through its efforts in transformation of Agriculture.
“It banned importation of foreign rice and encouraged mass rice production programmes, which culminated in establishment of several rice milling factories.
“Also agricultural programmes, especially the much popularised Anchor Borrowers’ Scheme, has within its three years of inception created thousands of millionaires, created job opportunities and boosted food security.
“These show the need for Nigerians to re-elect President Buhari and all those seeking for elective offices under the platform of the APC for consolidation and fulfilment of the campaign promises made by the party.’’
Muhammad assured that execution of giant projects like the Mambila power project, revitalisation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company, oil exploration and many more would continue.
He said that the current administration had since completed and inaugurated the Baro Inland Water Port and some rail lines to indicate its commitment toward a better Nigeria.
Muhammad also lauded the efforts of the Buhari administration for instiling attitude of probity, accountability and transparency through the introduction of the Treasury Single Account.
He said: “We have minimised the instances of government agencies dubiously operating multiple bank accounts.
“The era of sharing Nigeria’s money like bonanza is over as you have to merit what you earn.
“The initiatives of the Buhari administration in providing bailout funds and the Paris Club refunds to state governors are clear demonstration of sincerity of purpose and determination to free the nation from wastages of the past.’’
Muhammad stressed that salaries and other entitlements of civil servants were being paid regularly.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the meeting was attended by APC supporters across 12 local governments in Katsina North Senatorial District.
The 12 local governments comprise: Daura, Sandamu, Maiadua, Baure, Zango, Kusada, Mani, Mashi, Dutsi, Kankiya, Ingawa and Bindawa.
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