The chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State, Abdullahi Abbas, has described the supplementary governorship election in the state as a “do or die.”
In a short video that was uploaded on internet by Premium Times, the party chairman also assures supporters his party would provide maximum protection for its members even if it means ensuring the dismissal of police officers who try to restore order.
Dressed in a white Kaftan and a white cap, Mr Abbas sat on a plastic chair in a house presumed to be his residence. Surrounding him were youth applauding his remarks.
Speaking in Hausa, he said his listeners should stand against any opposition that comes their way during the elections.
“There is every possibility that you can be arrested. But let me tell you; before you get to the police station we will make sure you are released and the police that arrested you will likely lose his job.
“We are going to give you every protection that is required. This election is a matter of do or die for us. We must win this election,” Mr Abbas said.
The video was not shot by PREMIUM TIMES but a check revealed that it was uploaded on the internet on March 13.
