The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammadu Sama’ila-Mera has tasked politicians in Kebbi State to be united and pursue common goals of peace, progress, and socioeconomic development of the state.
He gave the task while receiving campaign wagon of All progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming local government polls in his palace in Argungu on Monday.
The campaign entourage were in Argungu to flagg-off the LG zonal camping for Argungu, Arewa and Dandi Local Government Areas.
The Monarch observed that the best way to move the state forward was for the political elites in the state to unite themselves and pursue what would take the state to next level of development.
The Emir stressed the need for people to support government policies and programmes at all levels to attract more dividends of democracy to their respective areas.
He described the decision of some members of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to defect to the ruling APC as apt, saying that it was a right decision in the right direction.
Earlier, the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris said they were in the Emir’s palace to pay homage and seek royal blessings.
Gov. Idris, who was represented by his Deputy, Sen. Umar Abubakar-Tafida appreciated the traditional ruler for his fatherly advice and support to the present administration at all levels.
He promised to work hand-in-hand with traditional institutions for the betterment of the state.
