The Chairman Transition Committee of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano state Dr. Baffa Bichi has called on Governor Ganduje led administration to cooperate and ensure a smooth transfer of power in the state.
Dr.Bichi made the a call at a media briefing in Kano, while alleging sabotage in the effort made so far by the NNPP towards a seamless transition of power in the state.
“We urge Governor Ganduje to put the interest of the people of Kano State first and work with us to ensure a seamless transition.
“We are committed to working towards a smooth transfer of power, and we hope that the outgoing government will do the same,” Bichi said.
He said the allocation of only three (3) slots to the NNPP in state government’s proposed transition committee was not enough and unacceptable.
“The outgoing government is proposing a committee in which they have 14 members representing 82 percent, while asking the incoming government to nominate, three (3) members representing only 18 percent, which is unacceptable.
“We see this as a deliberate attempt to undermine the transition of a new government in the state. The people of Kano State deserve nothing less than a smooth transition that will deepen democracy in the state,” he said.
He said the Ganduje APC led administration has equally refused to respond to an invitation extended to them for a joint transition committee meeting.
He urged them to understand that the transition being sought for involves transfer of power from one government to another government of a different political party as such requires a joint effort.
He, However said to close the gap, the NNPP transition committee has planned to interact with Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executives and Directors in various Ministries, parastatals and agencies in the state” to ensure a seamless transfer of government.”
The Governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf of the NNPP won the 18 March, 2023 Guber Election held in Kano state, defeating Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna of the APC, hence the need for transition committee to enhance smooth transfer of power as the hand over of power takes place on the 29, May, 2023.
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