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Ganduje advises Buhari to appoint only competent hands in new cabinet

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Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari against selecting party members, but rather look out for competent hands when forming his new cabinet.

Ganduje made this call while fielding questions from State House correspondents after a private meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The All Progressive Congress (APC) governor said he was in the Presidential Villa to inform the Vice President that all was set for his visit to Kano State on Saturday for a marriage ceremony.

Also, Ganduje notified Osinbajo that Kano people were ready for him as they were delighted that APC won the state.

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“As far as I am concerned, he should look for brains rather than considering political parties that may decide to undermine him later.

“I think what is important is to get good brains, committed people who are experienced, who are achievers. I think that is what we need at this moment.’’

Speaking on the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the governorship election tribunal challenging the outcome of the state governorship election, Ganduje said he was not jittery.

He said some political parties in the state had come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with his party, adding that a hand of friendship would be extended to the PDP.

The governor also mentioned that he had built a solid foundation for the development of the state, especially in terms of infrastructure, education and health. “So, we are taking Kano to the next level,” he added.

“We have seen the gaps that are existing in terms of development and we shall fill them and make Kano great,’’ he said.

On Nigeria’s ranking on the misery index, Ganduje said that he did not believe in such rankings as those behind it did not know Nigeria’s development agenda.

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