A cousin to former President Musa Yar’Adua, Mr. Ahmed Yar’Adua, has promised to address insecurity in Katsina state if elected governor.
Yar’Adua, who is a former secretary to the Katsina state government, made the pledge in Abuja on Wednesday, April 6, shortly after purchasing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination and expression of interest forms.
Newsmen reports that the aspirant attributed insecurity in the state to poverty, and neglect in governance, especially at the local levels.
He said that the local government areas would be his top priority if elected.
Yar’Adua, who has been contesting for the third time, said he decided to recontest because he believed that he would make a difference this time due to the passion he had for the state, adaeventsnews gathered.
He expressed confidence that PDP would reclaim the Katsina state, saying “our party has a good chance this time to reclaim the state”.
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The aspirant further stated that despite his relationship with late president Yar’Adua, he stands a better chance of winning the election because of his vast experience in public service.
He added: “The late President Yar’Adua is my first cousin. “I believe that I earned my own right to contest for this position.”
