Blueprint Newspapers publisher and Governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Niger state, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi has called on people of the state to use their PVC not weapons in the 2023 general elections.
Malagi who made the call during a consultative meeting with local government legislators from the 25 councils of the state in Minna said there can be no meaningful progress in the absence of peace.
He noted,” in democratic system, PVC is the only instrument used to elect leaders and not weapons. You should therefore ensure that you use your PVC effectively during the 2023 elections “
“As the primary elections of party draws near, it is important we vote wisely. I want you vote me as the flag bearer of our party for the 2023 general elections”.
The aspirant also described the council legislators as grassroots mobilizers, urging them to prevail on the electorates to shun violence as democratic process commences.
He listed some developmental policies he would implement if elected governor to include rural and urban infrastructural development, improved standard of living of the people, education, agriculture and health among others.
The Chairman of Councillors Forum in Niger state and councillor representing Ebbo/Gbacinku ward of Lapai LG, Hon. Usman Musa Usman in his remarks announced the endorsement of Malagi’s aspiration by the councillors
because of his vested knowledge of the problems of the state and the solution to such problems.