Northerners and Muslims across the country have been urged to form a front that could push for the reconciliation of two former governors of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Ganduje.
The call was made to the Northerners and the Muslims by the chairman of the House Committee on Housing and Habitat, Abdulmumin Jibrin.
Jibrin while speaking during a radio interview said the lingering crisis between Kwankwaso and his successor who is currently the chairman of the All Progressives Congress is unfortunate.
He said, “As Muslims, it is our duty to do the right thing by reconciling them. They were once close friends and accomplished many things together. What is happening now is sad and painful. This is a time to embrace peace, unity, and progress.”
Reeling out some of the achievements of both political heavyweights in their different rights, Jibrin said both politicians have been uniquely blessed.
“Not everyone is chosen by God to hold these offices. They have both been uniquely blessed, and it is our responsibility to reconcile them,” Jibrin said.
He further urged leaders and supporters of Kwankwaso and Ganduje to prioritise peace, especially for the sake of development in Kano state.
He also urged both politicians to embrace peace and attend family events of each other irrespective of their political alignment.
“Let us see Kwankwaso attending the wedding of Ganduje’s daughter and Ganduje attending the wedding of Kwankwaso’s son. Politics is their choice, but reconciliation is our duty,” Jibrin said.