By AbdulRaheem Aodu,
The massive crowd that thronged Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s campaign rally in Kano state is another proof that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the March 25, 2023 presidential election with clear margin, the party has said.
APC presidential campaign touched down in Kano on Thursday and was welcomed by a huge crowd which delayed the APC presidential candidate’s entourage from reaching the Sani Abacha Stadium, venue of the rally for hours.
This is an indication that APC will sweep Kano state according to the Spokesman, North West APC Presidential Campaign Council, Mr. Muhammad Shehu Molash.
Molash told Blueprint in an interview in Kaduna on Saturday that Kano’s outing has left the oppositions demoralised, humbled and cowed.
“Tinubu and APC are coasting to victory in the presidential election. Kano state as the second most populous state in Nigeria, is very strategic in Nigeria’s politics.
“Therefore, when pictures and videos of Asiwaju’s campaign train making its way to the Sani Abacha Stadium venue of the rally started filtering in, notable opposition figures became jittery. Their trepidation was further compounded with the confirmation that Asiwaju’s motorcade was finding it difficult to reach the stadium, because of the volume of human traffic on the way. At that point, their blood pressure went higher! One of them that is oblivious to Kano’s politics, tweeted ‘Rented crowd in Kano’.
“Thankfully, someone commented that an average Kano politician is not for sale. ‘If you are not popular or he doesn’t like you, your money cannot attract him. Ask ex-President Jonathan of his encounter with Kano people in 2015!’
“The visibly elated North West Coordinator of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Zamfara state Governor, Dr Bello Matawalle and his Deputy, Salihu Lukman wish to thank the Kanawan Dabos for proving to the world that indeed, Kano ta Asiwaju ce! (Kano belongs to Asiwaju)!
“Certainly, the Kano rally has sent a strong message to the opposition-Kano is a no-go area! They are increasingly becoming frustrated with the fact that Asiwaju Tinubu and APC in general is still waxing stronger, less than 70 days to the general elections! His growing acceptance in Nigeria’s biggest geo-political zone, the North West is giving them sleepless nights as the election approaches,” Molash added.
