Katsina Emir Urges Yari Delegation to Prioritise Welfare

The Emir of Katsina urged a visiting delegation led by Senator Abdulaziz Yari to put citizens’ welfare and security ahead of political interests, warning leaders against hostility and unfulfilled promises. The emir, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, made the remarks at his palace in Katsina during a visit by Yari, director-general of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign council, and other political figures. The delegation was consulting ahead of the 2027 presidential election and sought support from the emir and Katsina residents, according to accounts of the visit. Usman told politicians to persuade voters rather than humiliate or attack opponents. He called for humility, honesty and accountability, and said leaders should be judged by whether their actions improve people’s lives. He also warned that promises made during campaigns should be fulfilled. The emir called on northern leaders to speak publicly about insecurity and regional economic problems. He said banditry had stopped farmers from accessing their fields and pointed to the decline of industries, including Peugeot and factories in Kaduna. He questioned why political leaders remained silent about these issues. One report of the...