2023: People want to knock our heads together, says Masari’s chief of staff
The Chief of Staff to Governor Aminu Masari, Muntari Lawal, has denied plans to contest any political office in the 2023 elections.
“Can you see the problem? So, they want to knock our heads together. I’m not that type. This is an attempt to cause confusion or misunderstanding between us,” he said.
Mr Lawal stated this on Sunday in reaction to his posters pasted around the state indicating his intention to run as a senator.
“I have never discussed with anyone that I will contest any political position, not to even talk of contesting the office of senator for Katsina Central. Just imagine, even if I am contesting, how can I contest the position which my in-law is occupying? He is not only my in-law but also my neighbour,” Mr Lawal reasoned.
He added, “It is also a calculated attempt to tarnish my image and that of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Therefore, I am not contesting for any political position, even in my house. I am always loyal to my boss, the governor, and also committed to my work.”
Mr Lawal explained that after 2023, “he is going back to the farm.”
“The same thing applies to me. I am going back to the farm and continue with my life,” said Mr Lawal.
According to him, if his supporters circulated such posters, they were not being fair to him because he was not consulted.
“I believe they don’t mean well for me. I believe as the 2023 elections are approaching, more of such blackmail will come up,” he added.
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