Yero declares for Kaduna guber

The immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero yesterday expressed his intention to contest the 2019 gubernatorial election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking when he visited the state PDP headquarters, Yero, who lost to ElRufai in 2015, said he was set to unite the divided people of the state, address the spate of insecurity, kidnapping, armed robbery and banditry, correct the half hearted trial and error of current government and, above all, hearken to the calls of residents of the state to rescue them.
“It is with deep sense of moral responsibility that I inform you about my decision to vie for the gubernatorial ticket of our great party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 general elections.
This decision was informed by the genuine concern of our people and the numerous calls I have received to contest in the forthcoming gubernatorial election of our dear Kaduna state.
“Having considered the plight of my people, I have consulted widely with my family members, key party stalwarts, political associates and other party faithful and I have come to the conclusion to grant the wishes of my people by declaring to contest the gubernatorial elections by the special grace of Almighty Allah.
“We are living witnesses to the myriad of problems facing the state.
Governance since May 29, 2015 has been a series of half-hearted trial and errors, with disastrous consequences on the people, particularly, the common man.
“The state government no longer cares about the primary purpose of government which is: providing security of lives and property and improve the welfare of citizens.
Lives and property are being lost daily due to activities of armed banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, youth thuggery and street gangsterism.
“The relative peace and harmonious co- existence hitherto enjoyed in Kaduna state is under serious threats.
It is unfortunate that the citizens have never been more divided than they are now,” he said.
He explained that his experience, having served as commissioner for finance, deputy governor and governor, equipped him well to lead the state to glory, noting that his unflinching support, loyalty and contributions to PDP since 2015, even when the party was deserted by others, makes him a party man that can be entrusted with the party’s ticket.