2007 polls: Shekarau tasks politicians on campaign of calumny
By UMAR DANLADI ADO

KANO state governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau has enjoined politicians to exhibit tolerance, fear of Allah and desist from political rancour, intimidation and campaign of calumny for the success of the forthcoming general elections.
The governor stated this in a broadcast to the Muslim Ummah as part of state government’s celebrations to mark the commencement of the new Islamic Calendar, 1428 after Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.)
Malam Shekarau described as ‘wrong’ the attitude of some aspiring politicians who engage or encourage political thuggery, blackmail and intimidation at this material time when the government is implementing the Sharia legal system in its totality.
He stated that the period of intimidation, fighting and political thuggery is gone, warning that security agents will not hesitate to deal with any politician who violates the provisions of the constitution with regard to the conduct of the forth coming elections.
Malam Shekarau also appealed to the people in the state to contribute positively toward ensuring an Islamic displined and self reliant state.
He revealed that his administration has electrified over 200 villages at the cost of over N1269 million, while a total of 100 A Daidaita Sahu motor vehicles in addition to 1500 tricycles have been distributed to relevant bodies in order to boost transportation system in the state.
According to the governor, “we tackled the environmental degradation areas affected by flood, where major bridges, culverts and drainages were constructed at Bulbula, Tudun Murtala and Rimin Kebe areas”.
Meanwhile, Malam Shekarau has advised all eligible candidates to ensure that they revalidate their voters’ cards to enable them vote for competent and responsible leaders.
He further offered prayers for a prosperous and happy Islamic new year.
Weekend Triumph recalls that at its inception in 2003, the state government declared the 1st of Muharram a work-free day to enable Muslim Ummah in the state celebrate the beginning of the Islamic calendar.