The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has revealed why he chose Kano State as the venue for his 12th colloquium and 69th birthday celebration.
The former Lagos state governor said he chose Kano to prove to Nigerians that the Yoruba and Fulani people are united.
In explaining the unity between people of different ethnic groups, he made a veiled reference to the marriage of the daughter of Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje; to the son of the late ex-Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, which took place in Kano in 2018.
“Why are we in Kano? It is to demonstrate to Nigerians at this critical time. It is because there is a Fulani man, a herder (man) who gave his daughter to a farmer, (a) Yoruba man… and some people are agitating wrongly,” he said.
Tinubu faulted secessionists groups’ agitations, arguing that if Nigeria breaks into smaller countries, he would not have been able to visit Kano without a visa.
Tinubu stated, “I was encouraged to go and spend a couple of days with my brother and in-law in Kano and demonstrate that he has not quarrelled with me, he has not seceded from Nigeria, I didn’t need a passport or visa to get to Kano, maybe others will have peace of conscience, live in peace and harmony and be loving to one another. That is what Ganduje and I are showing to Nigerians and that is the purpose of this colloquium end of story.”
He further said, “All of you here should thank Ganduje for what we have been able to show Nigerians together. That a Fulani man and a Yoruba man can show the entire nation that in harmony, we can show Nigerians that perseverance creates understanding. It is a common blood that flows through our veins.”