‎Gov Yusuf: My re-election bid not do-or-die affair

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday said his reelection ambition is not a do-or-die affair, insisting that power belongs to God who gives and takes authority at His will.
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‎The governor stated this during the swearing-in of Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and Balarabe Sa’idu Gani as commissioners for Information and Internal Affairs, and Solid Minerals, respectively.
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‎Yusuf said those who view politics as a life-or-death struggle should rethink their position, stressing that his administration believes in divine destiny.

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‎”Anyone who thinks our politics is a do-or-die affair should think again. We believe in destiny, whether good or bad. We believe Allah is the One who gives and the One who withholds,” he said.
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‎Reflecting on previous elections, the governor said despite the setbacks his political camp suffered in 2019, they accepted that the time ordained by God had not come.
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‎He added that despite the challenges surrounding the 2023 governorship election, including the legal battle that ended at the Supreme Court, they believed their victory was granted by God.
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‎”2027 belongs to Allah and is in His hands. Is there anyone who can give besides Him? Since everything is in His hands, whatever He does is right,” Yusuf said.
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‎The governor spoke shortly after administering the oath of office on the two commissioners.
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‎He charged the new Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, to strengthen the state’s media machinery and ensure effective dissemination of government policies, programmes and achievements.
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‎Yusuf urged him to improve the coordination of the government’s social media platforms and work closely with the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to intensify public enlightenment campaigns, particularly among youths.
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‎The governor also directed the commissioner to establish stronger collaboration with ministries, departments and agencies to ensure consistent communication of government activities.
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‎Speaking on the Solid Minerals Ministry, Yusuf tasked Balarabe Sa’idu Gani with curbing illegal mining through effective monitoring, enforcement of regulations and collaboration with security agencies.
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‎He also urged the commissioner to partner with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and other stakeholders to attract credible investors, boost revenue generation and create jobs.
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‎Yusuf disclosed that his administration had established a multimillion-naira Quick Response Patrol Office equipped with a 24-hour call and command centre, real-time intelligence desk and specialised laboratories for drug testing and investigations.
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‎According to him, the facility will provide residents with a secure platform to anonymously submit videos, photographs and voice recordings to support intelligence gathering.
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‎The governor urged both commissioners to discharge their responsibilities with dedication, professionalism, humility and accountability, describing public office as a sacred trust.