Masari hails 2019 elections in the state as historic

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State on Saturday in Katsina described the ongoing 2019 General Elections in the state as historic having witnessed a massive turn out of voters and violent free campaigns and electioneering

The Governor who made the declaration while receiving the visiting American Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart Syminton,said the state had remained peaceful and violent free during the elections even after the declaration of results so far

He said “We ran a very historic campaigns in Katsina State and vigorously too in the 34 local government areas and throughout there was no violent incidence and no party supporter got killed”

“We have a responsibility and have taken oath as a government to be fair and just to all manner of people and no matter how good we are, we have 8 years to spend here ”

Masari further assured his political opponent of a level playing field especially as the state prepared for the Governorship election next Saturday.

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The US Ambassador had earlier told the Governor that he was in the state as part of his Government’s effort aimed at promoting a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria .He reiterated his earlier statement that the US has no candidate in the elections

The Ambassador further urged security agencies and INEC to ensure hitch free elections next Saturday and that the errors discovered in the Presidential and National Assembly elections are corrected this time around

He said “We have never taken sides in Nigeria’s Elections except that we have taken side with peace. Elections come and go but our nation’s must remain”