Voters registration is Jihad for Muslims, says Shekarau

The Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau has called on all Muslims in the country to treat the forthcoming voters’ registration as a jihad that require the participation of all those desirous of change in the country.

The governor warns that the forthcoming voters’ registration scheduled for January 8-22 is compulsory for every Muslim, stressing that, “it is a religious duty that no one should be excused.” “It is only through the process that credible leaders can be elected.” He therefore claimed that “the process must be treated as a jihad.” Mr Shekarau made this known while receiving the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero at the state government house for the eid Kabir celebration.

Corroborating the governor’s stand ,the Emir also mandated that “no faithful (Muslim) should be excused from the voters’ registration exercise, as long as he/she is hale and hearty during the exercise,” adding that it is part of religious duty to make the national exercise a success.Mr Shekarau, noted that “it is compulsory for all faithfuls to partake in the national exercise.” He explained that democracy has come to stay in Nigeria and the only way to elect leaders of choice starts with the impending registration processes.

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