Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has assured his Ekiti State counterpart, Kayode Fayemi, of his support to actualise his presidential aspiration.

Femi Ige, the spokesperson of Kayode Fayemi Campaign Organisation, said in a statement on Friday in Abuja, that Mr Ganduje gave the assurance when Mr Fayemi’s campaign team visited him.

Mr Fayemi is contesting the 2023 Presidential Election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The spokesperson said Mr Ganduje, who was represented by his Deputy, Nasiru Gawuna, said that Mr Fayemi’s management and leadership qualities were apparent to all.

“Your leadership qualities are not hidden, the way you have led the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) for two terms with unity of purpose, and with no dissent is a testament to your leadership skills.

“You have led 36 governors from across different parties effectively; you have actually been president without having ministers, and have discharged your duties creditably.

“So, we have no fears about supporting you because the morning tells how the day will look like,” Mr Ganduje was quoted to have said.

He recalled Fayemi’s support during his trying times, adding that it was not in his character to repay good with evil. “During the Kano State governorship re-run election in 2019 when everyone left us, you stood by our government.

“In fact you were the only governor who came here and fought until victory was achieved, so we owe you on that front too,” Mr Ganduje stressed.

(NAN)