LP Guber candidate Asake woos Islamic leaders
Pledge to govern Kaduna with justice
The Labor Party (LP) candidate for governor in Kaduna State, Jonathan Asake, has assured the Muslim community in the state that he will act according to the principles of justice enshrined in the 1999 Constitution , if elected in March.
Asake gave the assurance to Zaria this weekend when he and his running mate, Bashir Idris, met with Muslim clerics, continuing their dialogue with state stakeholders.
>He said that as religious leaders, who command large audiences, the majority of whom have been negatively affected by the policies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, it was imperative to solicit their prayers, support and interact on the way forward for the state.
The governorate standard bearer said he would defend the rights of citizens to exercise their socio-cultural and religious freedom at all times, adding that inclusiveness would be his watchword.
In a statement by his media aide, James Swam, the gubernatorial candidate urged clerics to reflect deeply on the current economic and security situation in the state and to preach the truth, so that the electorate understand what choice to make on March 11.
Asake said: "I have come to reveal myself to you, to seek your prayers and your support to succeed in becoming the Governor of Kaduna on March 11, so that together we can secure the state and restore hope to the people. "I will defend everything and I will promote everything. Every person will exercise their liberty to the extent that the constitution permits."
He however lamented that poverty, unemployment, banditry, kidnappings, as well as ethnic and religious conflicts are the result of poor leadership in the state, and pledged to reverse the trends by record time in power.
Asake told the clerics that only LP has family as its centerpiece, as highlighted by its logo showing a father, mother, and child. He said that as a party of the working class and oppressed, the people of the state would not regret voting LP.
Imam Shugaba Muhammad, who spoke on behalf of other Islamic leaders, urged the candidate to keep his promise, stressing the need for an open-door policy.
He lamented a situation where leaders are elected and close the door behind them, adding, "If we see any failure in the implementation of your policy, we will openly express our displeasure."
Pledge to govern Kaduna with justice
The Labor Party (LP) candidate for governor in Kaduna State, Jonathan Asake, has assured the Muslim community in the state that he will act according to the principles of justice enshrined in the 1999 Constitution , if elected in March.
Asake gave the assurance to Zaria this weekend when he and his running mate, Bashir Idris, met with Muslim clerics, continuing their dialogue with state stakeholders.
>He said that as religious leaders, who command large audiences, the majority of whom have been negatively affected by the policies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, it was imperative to solicit their prayers, support and interact on the way forward for the state.
The governorate standard bearer said he would defend the rights of citizens to exercise their socio-cultural and religious freedom at all times, adding that inclusiveness would be his watchword.
In a statement by his media aide, James Swam, the gubernatorial candidate urged clerics to reflect deeply on the current economic and security situation in the state and to preach the truth, so that the electorate understand what choice to make on March 11.
Asake said: "I have come to reveal myself to you, to seek your prayers and your support to succeed in becoming the Governor of Kaduna on March 11, so that together we can secure the state and restore hope to the people. "I will defend everything and I will promote everything. Every person will exercise their liberty to the extent that the constitution permits."
He however lamented that poverty, unemployment, banditry, kidnappings, as well as ethnic and religious conflicts are the result of poor leadership in the state, and pledged to reverse the trends by record time in power.
Asake told the clerics that only LP has family as its centerpiece, as highlighted by its logo showing a father, mother, and child. He said that as a party of the working class and oppressed, the people of the state would not regret voting LP.
Imam Shugaba Muhammad, who spoke on behalf of other Islamic leaders, urged the candidate to keep his promise, stressing the need for an open-door policy.
He lamented a situation where leaders are elected and close the door behind them, adding, "If we see any failure in the implementation of your policy, we will openly express our displeasure."
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