2023 Elections: El-Rufai Appreciates People Of Kaduna

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has appreciated the people of Kaduna State for the peaceful conduct of the just-concluded governorship election in the state.

The governor also expressed his appreciation to the people for giving the All Progressives Congress (APC) another chance to govern the state.

El-Rufai noted that their votes culminated to give the president-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna state governor-elect Senator Uba Sani victory in the polls.

He described the outcome of the presidential and governorship elections as progress for Nigeria and the state.

This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser to the the governor on Media and Communication.

The statement reads partly: "He is optimistic that these results have created an atmosphere that enhances the progress of our country and our dear Kaduna State. 

"He wishes the leaders that have been re-elected or freshly elected in this 2023 cycle every success in accelerating the uplift of our country and society and in improving the wellbeing and life chances of all our people.

"With 69 days left to complete the eight-year mandate the people of Kaduna State have kindly granted him, Malam Nasir El-Rufai wishes to convey his profound appreciation for this privilege of service.

"He will be devoting the few weeks to 29 May 2023 to the continued discharge of his duties and to supporting the transition arrangements for the next government of Kaduna State."