PDP CONGRATULATES THE NEW EMIR, WARNS HIM AGAINST PARTISAN POLITICS

Despite the Unending political drama ongoing between the PDP and the New Emir of Kano(its official) Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the ruling party may have extended a hand of friendship by congratulating the new Emir.

The PDP in a statement said it will not "Play politics With the Traditional Institution". They also forewarned the new Emir not to be partisan in his position rather to uphold the Legacy of the late Emir. Read the full Press Statement below:

June 9, 2014

Press Statement

PDP Congratulates Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

Says It Will Not Play Politics With The Traditional Institution

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the new Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on his inauguration, saying it will not play politics with the revered traditional institution.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Monday said the party “has an unflinching reverence for the traditional institution and in that regard extends the same reverence it had for the late Emir to Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.”

It however said it expects the new Emir to remain non-partisan deserving of the exalted and revered office, like his predecessor.

“The PDP holds the office of the Emir of Kano in very high esteem. We therefore give the new Emir our prayers and urge him to ensure that the sanctity of the throne and the traditional institution are absolutely guarded and preserved.

“We are very much aware that his status has changed and we pray the Almighty Allah, who alone confers authority, to grant him the wisdom and good health to lead his people to peace and prosperity.

Calling for calm in Kano, the PDP urged the new Emir to take steps to unite his people and note that he is not the emir of any political party but that of the entire people of the Kano Emirate.

Signed:

Olisa Metuh

National Publicity Secretary