Because he is Muslim, vote for Oyetola, says Ganduje

All Muslims in Osun State are urged by the governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, to vote for the current governor, Gboyega Oyetola, to serve a second term in office since he is a Muslim like them.

This is because he noted that Oyetola is their “brother” and that he was the only Muslim governor in the South-West.

This information was disclosed in an audio tape that BBC Hausa released on Friday night.

On Friday during the Jumaat prayers, Ganduje reportedly went to a mosque in Osogbo, where he spoke with the Hausa community and canvassed support for Oyetola.

Ganduje said, “I have come to this mosque to talk to the Muslims here. Please, the person you should vote for is Oyetola. Do you know why? This is because he is a Muslim like you. We are guiding you on the path (to follow).”

Ganduje also noted that the presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress was asked to pick a fellow Muslim as running mate, which he did.

According to him, that was enough reason for them to vote for the incumbent governor, who he claimed would “build your markets, roads and bring development to your community”.
Responding to a question asked by a member of the audience, he said, “For the progress of the country, we don’t have to be religious-bias.

“Christians are also our brothers, too. We must also support them.

“When the Hausa said they are the ones that should return to the seat, we said no, ‘It was the turn of the Yoruba’.

“That is why we have chosen Bola Ahmed Tinubu. That is the only way we will be able to avert fighting and crises. I’m here to help our brother (Oyetola) who we want to win the election tomorrow.