Rt Hon Kabiru Alhassan Rurum (Turakin Rano): 10 Reason Why He Should be Governor.


As 2023 beckons, so is the intensity of politicking among political actors, across States.
In Kano, however, the battle is more intriguing given the composition and complex nature of its political terrain, which many ascribed to as "Siyasar Kano, Sai Kano", meaning, Kano's politics is exclusively reserved for Kano.

With an array of aspirants gearing up for showdown, the ultimate price will be hotly contested. Kano's unique population remains by far unpredictable, blurred and yet, discernable, using some indicators a candidate posseses.

Party politics and strengths doesn't really guarantee electoral victory, most time, individual or personal mien of a candidate does, as in the case of Mal. Ibrahim Shekarau, in 2023.

Talking about candidate's perennial showiness or attributes, which Kanawas can judge, are the ultimate goal here. While its true, power of incumbency and states resources could win elections, most often than not, individuality and charismatic interpretation of a candidate by electorates goes a long way in ensuring victory.

For Kano, 2023 will be unique in many ways. Does the incumbent Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has the wherewithal to install a successor, at least from the many who has indicated interest, or the persona capabilities of the candidates will ensure seamless victory for him at the polls.

Below are 10 reasons why Rt. Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum has an edge over others and could get elected.

1. As a former Speaker of Kano state House of Assembly, he was able to build a formidable grassroot base and an effective network across the state.

2. He seems to avoid unnecessary crisis and doesn't carry with him political baggages. His interpersonal relationships in awesome.

3. He belongs to the ruling APC, and relates well with members of other political party thereby getting a strong footing in what goes on in the opposition camp.

4. A conservative, he also carries a traditional title of Turakin Rano, which puts him on a pedestal to respect the traditional and cultural circle in the state

5 A devout Muslim, he at best believes in the teaching of Islam. Has deep knowledge of its tenets and respect for ulamas, elders community and religious leaders.

6. Charitable and very benevolent, he has deep sense of compassion for people. He provides different interventions, like building schools, providing scholarships for indigent students, and erecting and equipping hospitals and health centers across his constituents and beyond.

7. He could be regarded as a new breed. He's among the young, vibrant articulate persons whose ideal leadership thrust had been tested and could be entrusted with governance of the state.

8. Has a youthful advantage, he is the link, or bridge between the old and new class of emerging political leadership Kano needed.

9. As 21st century brings with it immense innovations in areas of technology and ICT, equally, only leaders with sound understanding and knowledgeable about it can effectively leverage on its use, for rapid development, he can effectively take advantage of technology to break new grounds and sustain the State's infrastructural and economic development.

10. He's incorruptible with sound moral and ethical prowess which are evidently irrefutable. Kano continue to be moral compass for other states in northern Nigeria and beyond, as such, it'd at status must be guarded jealously.

Abdullahi is with the Department of Political Science and International Studies at the Ahmadu Bello University-Zaria. He is the CEO of Ocean Media, Kano