Why I Want To Be Kaduna’s Next Governor – El Rufai

Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nasir
El-Rufai, has stated the reasons why he joined Kaduna Governorship race. In a
statement issued  by him yesterday, the
former minister said one of the major reasons why he joined the race was
because of the level of decay in the state and the state is now seriously lagging
behind other states, including those recently created.

“Our state, Kaduna, is now fragmented across ethnic and
religious lines.

“Without federal allocations, the state cannot survive. Our
renowned educational institutions are decaying, while unemployment and youth
restiveness are visible. Trust in government is low and the essentials needed
to stimulate socio-economic development are most lacking.

He also pointed that the situation should not be allowed to
deteriorate further. “Otherwise the cohesive fabric of our community may be
completely destroyed,” he said.

“Bearing in mind the need to rescue our beloved state;
coupled with deep reflection and wide consultation with stakeholders who
cherish the importance of providing good leadership, I have resolved to contest
for the office of the Governor of Kaduna State on the platform of the All
Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 elections,” he said.