As the 2019 general election draws nearer, Nigerians have been advised not to yield to the intrigues of politicians in using them for thuggery and other social vices.

This call was made by Sheik (Dr) Ahmed Gumi when he received the Presidential Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, at his residence in Kaduna over the weekend, according to a statement signed by Pam Ibrahim, Director Media and Publicity (YYSani Presidential Campaign Organization).

The cleric described as worrisome, the attitude of some politicians and religious leaders whose utterances have always incited their followers, either negatively or positively.

The cleric is of the opinion that lack of education is one of the major causes of insecurity and underdevelopment in Nigeria. He called on Nigerians to hold politicians accountable for their campaign promises.

The cleric urged President Muhammadu Buhari to address the issues of insecurity, particularly in the North-East where the Boko Haram insurgency still holds sway and, the pending issue of Shi’ite movement leader, Sheik El-Zakzaky, in order to avoid further anxiety.

According to him, the APC administration should stop politicising the Boko Haram menace and focus on addressing insecurity frontally, while appealing to politicians to exhibit a sense of pragmatism and imbibe the spirit of patience, sportsmanship and resilience in their hope for a better nation.

Earlier, the ADP Presidential Candidate, Engr. Yabagi Sani, expressed satisfaction for the role that the cleric have played over the years in inculcating morale virtues and credible leadership in Nigeria.

He said his intention to run for the office of the President of Nigeria is to correct the issues that have kept the country away from developing economically and socially.

Sani lamented a situation where other countries who some years back were behind Nigeria in terms of development, today are ahead of our nation technologically. He solicited for the support of the cleric as the ADP, he said, is poised to take over the Presidential Villa on May 29, 2019.

In his solidarity message, the Vice Presidential Candidate, Prince Martin Kunle Olateru-Olagbegi, extolled the leadership virtue of Sheik Gumi and expressed the hope that the cleric will continue to support the party towards the forthcoming general election.

The visitor was accompanied by some party officials, including its National Woman Leader, Hajiya Amina Dangaje, Deputy National Treasurer, Arc. Thomas Gana, National Vice Chairman South East, Hon. Chima Chukwudi, and members of the Kaduna State Executive of the party, among others.

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