As calm gradually returns to Kaduna after the recent post-presidential election in Kaduna all seems to be set for tomorrow’s gubernatorial, house of assembly and senatorial elections. While nobody is certain of what the output of the election will be. The real issue is what the aftermath of the election would bring with it. Markets were well patronized today as most households sought to buy basic necessities in case it becomes impossible to move around after the election. Soldiers were seen mounting barricades at different spots and mobile policemen patrolling the city.
The gubernatorial election is keenly contested by the incumbent, Governor Inrahim Patrick Yakowa of the PDP, Huruna Sa’aed of the CPC, Sani Sha’aban of the ACN and Balarabe Musa of the PRP. Text messages to discredit the CPC candidate were sent to a large number of citizens yesterday. The CPC is however leaving no stone unturned to record success at the pole. Alhaji Balarabe Musa selling point has been his claim of incorruptibility. Meanwhile, in a widely publicized interview, the ACN candidate stated that he was willing to step down for any credible candidate. A dusk to dawn curfew still holds sway in Kaduna.
A soldier manning a check point at Mando axis
Kaduna boy encourages all to step out and vote and also leave violence out of the electioneering process. No one benefits from violence.
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