By Zubairu Idris

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has congratulated Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

Yusuf said this in a statement by his media aide, Sunusi Bature, on Tuesday in Kano.

Kwankwaso was a former governor of Kano State, an ex-Minister of Defence, and the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general elections.

Yusuf described the milestone as an important occasion to celebrate Kwankwaso’s life, leadership and contributions to the development of the state and the country at large.

He acknowledged Kwankwaso’s role in the state’s political development.

The governor said that the birthday provided an opportunity to reflect on Kwankwaso’s  years of public service and his contributions to governance, infrastructure development and the growth of democratic participation in Kano State.

Yusuf prayed to Almighty Allah to grant Kwankwaso good health, long life and renewed strength to continue contributing to the development of the state and the nation.

He also wished him more years of peace and happiness as he celebrates this important milestone.