I’m ready to reconcile with Kwankwaso – Ganduje

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has said he is ready to reconcile with his predecessor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The age-long relationship between Kwankwaso and Ganduje turned sour shortly after the latter took over the mantle of leadership in Kano State.

Ganduje, in an interview with Radio France International, said the feud between him and Kwankwaso was nothing but the handiwork of political miscreants.

“You know there are people who are used to fueling issues. So we are working towards seeing that we beat their actions and reconcile.

“These kinds of issues are normal in politics and God willing it will come to pass.

“Everyone knows that reconciliation is always the best. We hope God will help those who pledge to reconcile us to succeed.

“From our part, we are ever ready to come forward and reconcile. It’s not like we are refusing. There are people from both parties who are driving this issue but as I said, everything that sense is applied into, I think we will get over it,” he said.

Tuesday’s condolence visit by Ganduje to Kwankwaso in Kano strengthened the foundation for the ongoing reconciliation moves between the two political leaders.

Also, while featuring on the BBC Hausa Service, Kwankwaso expressed happiness over the condolence visit by his successor.

“I’m very happy that he (Ganduje) came to condole with me, it is very good for all of us. We are in politics for nothing but to serve people, we are not into politics of bitterness or to harm anyone. That is the main reason why I joined politics. 

“What I want you to understand is that nobody will play a great role in producing a governor and later say he does not like that person or his government. It is only if you found that you are not needed in that government, it is better for you to step aside, hold onto yourself and just watch. 

“We thank God and I know many people will be happy that he came. What is happening is just politics and I hope one day it will come to pass. I hope all these that are happening at state and national levels of politics will turn out to be the best for us,” he said.