CPC pledges support for Governor Yero

Nigeria’s opposition Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in Kaduna State, has pledged to support Governor Mukhtar Yero in the restoration of peace and unity in the state.

A delegation of the party, comprising the Senator representing Kaduna Central, Senator Sani Saleh, its state Chairman, Alhaji Ahmadu Yaro and other members gave the pledge while on condolence visit to the governor in Kaduna.

Saleh said the visit was to commiserate with the people in the state over the “sudden and shocking” demise of the late governor.

“As you assume office as the executive governor, we want to assure you that the CPC in Kaduna will give you the full cooperation to govern the state to the glory of God and benefit of the ordinary citizens in Kaduna.”

Saleh said the quest for peaceful coexistence was not just the responsibility of the government alone but that of every person in the state.

“We assure you that we will join you to work for peaceful coexistence in Kaduna, because it is the only way we can guarantee development and prosperity for the state and the people.”

Responding, Yero welcomed the party’s support, assuring that the government would continue to partner with all stakeholders to ensure development and unity among the people.

” Very soon we will extend our hands to you and we hope that you will answer our call so that we can sit down to discuss areas where we can tap your experiences, ideas and fashion ways to move the state forward.”

Meanwhile, the state Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Sam Kujiyat has advised the governor to disregard criticisms intended to cause discord in the state.

“Disregard what ever is been said as some people would not want to see us live peacefully. We will shun the seed of discord any time we see one being planted.”

Kujiyat, who paid a courtesy call on the governor, disclosed that the Catholic Bishop of Zaria, Bishop George Dodo would succeed him when his tenure ends.

On his part, Yero urged religious leaders to continue to pray for peace and unity in the state.

The governor assured CAN of the administration’s readiness to work with it to foster unity among various groups in the state.

He pledged to be just, fair and equitable to all, adding that he would welcome constructive criticisms.