By Nathaniel Zacchaeus, Abuja
The Northern Youth Assembly also known as Majalisar Matasan Arewa, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to be wary of some northern political leaders who are allegedly plotting a political crisis in Kano State.
The youths appealed in a statement jointly signed by its Acting President, Dr Ali Idris, and National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Adikwu Omale Joshua, and made available to journalists in Abuja.
The group noted that President Tinubu should not allow Kano, being the political heartbeat of Nigeria, to be engulfed in flames.
Part of the statement read, “As you are fully aware, Kano is officially the most populous State in the country, with an estimated figure of over 20 million people.
“It is a population size equivalent to more than five states if added together in the country. Kano State, is also the heartbeat of the North, which many citizens of other states largely depend upon, for the viability of their economy, and steady earnings for livelihood.
“Kano State has for some years been stable politically since 2019 due to huge sacrifices many individuals and organisations had paid, such as Kano Peace Committee (KPC), the Nigeria Police under the able leadership of CP Mohammed Waki.”
The group noted that many lives could have been lost in 2019, but the situation was marginally controlled.
It explained that the 2023 general elections, equally went through peacefully, courtesy of the joint efforts of the security agencies, Kano Peace Committee (KPC), as well as the cooperation of the Kano State Government.
The group said Kano State had been able to escape many of the evil plans purportedly designed to drag the State into chaos and disharmony.
It state identified the pluralistic nature of the state, with diversities in tribe, region, religion, culture, and social background.
It, therefore, urged President Tinubu to ensure that the rule of law, and justice was done in the ongoing judicial battle in the state as a result of the 2023 general elections.
