The Minister of Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu has paid a sympathy visit to Kebbi State over the recent flood that affected three villages in Argungu Local Government Area of the state.
The minster, who is the immediate past governor of Kebbi State, visited the affected villages and sympathised with the affected victims.
Speaking during a sympathy visit to Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris at Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, Bagudu described the incident as highly pathetic.
He encouraged the affected victims to accept the will of God Almighty in good faith and prayed to Almighty to put an end to the menace.
Bagudu appreciated Gov. Idris for the developmental projects spread across the state, describing the ongoing projects as critical to the growth and development of the state.
When asked about the withdrawal of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from the forthcoming local government elections in the state slated for Aug. 31, the minister said their withdrawal was in fear of the possible outcome of the elections in view of what the governor was doing to his people.
He observed that Gov. Idris had already calved a niche for himself and APC as a party going by the visible gigantic projects in the state, adding that people of Kebbi believed in him and “what he is doing for them.
“PDP have no option than to withdraw from the contest in fear of the final outcome of the elections. You cannot stop Kebbi people from voting APC because Kauran Gwandu has already finished campaign for his party.
“From what is going on there is no opposition in Kebbi, the main opposition, PDP is disintegrated due to sterling leadership qualities of the governor.”
Responding, Gov. Nasir Idris appreciated the minister for the visit, describing it as a sign of love and concern for the people of Kebbi State.
“I am not surprise that you personally come down to sympathise with us, this goes to show how much love you have for the people of Kebbi State.
“We pray God Almighty will reward you abundantly and bless your noble course,” he prayed.
