Support winners of party primaries, El-Rufai tells APC aspirants

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna has advised All Progressives Congress aspirants in the state not to leave the party after the primaries but to support whoever emerges as party candidate to enable it win the general elections.
The governor said instead of leaving the party, it would be better for them to rally behind whoever wins the primary elections, while they bid their time, noting that only God gives power and will give them only when He wants.
He urged that by supporting the party to win, those who lose the primaries will also paving the way for appointment.
Addressing the state APC Emerging Youth Summit 2018 held at the weekend, el-Rufai said among all the aspirants vying for different political offices under the party, only one person would win in each of the primaries and urged the aspirants to be patient.
“We have many people aspiring for different positions under the APC but among them, only one person will emerge or win in the primary.
If you lose out from the primary, try to support whoever emerges and wait for your time.
“Identify with the person that wins to work together.
Don’t start thinking of leaving the party or engage in anti party activities simply because you lose in the primary election,” he said.
According to el-Rufai, he has no preferred aspirants among those aspiring for elective positions in the state until after the primary elections.
He said whoever wins the party ticket during the primary will be supported by the party and government leadership.
The governor however appealed to the electorate to ensure that only credible individuals with integrity are elected during 2019 general elections, to enable them benefit full dividends of democracy.
El-Rufai explained further that his administration believes in giving the youth the chance to become leaders; which was why he appointed many of them as commissioners, aides and special assistants.
“Today majority of our local government chairmen are young people because we believe in their ability to lead.
We know they have all it takes to be leaders, which is why they were given the opportunities,” he said.
The governor urged the youths to always work towards achieving their leadership dreams and not to disappoint their fellow youths.
According to him, many elite from the ruling party left simply because he (el-Rufai) decided to give youth a chance in his government