By ADAMU ABDULLAHI

The warm reception accorded the number two citizen according to watchers, was unprecedented in recent times especially if cognizance is taken of the fact that it was totally free from any hitch, more so that the state governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau even though an ANPP governor, was said to have exhibited one of the highest regards to an opposition.

The Vice President who was among the important dignitaries at the wedding fatiha of two daughters of former Kaduna state military administrator, Brigadier-General Lawal Jafaru Isa (rtd), was given a rousing welcome to the ancient city.

The Vice President was received by a mammoth crowd of both the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) supporters and those of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) led by Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, who paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Bayero.

At the emir’s palace, Alhaji Abubakar expressed his delight over the reception accorded him by the emir, saying that he would continue to respect the traditional institution.

The vice president also thanked Kano state governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau and the entire people of the state for the warm reception.

Introducing the vice president, Governor Shekarau stated that the vice-president was at the palace to pay the traditional homage to the emir as part of respect for the institution.

Responding, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Bayero expressed his appreciation over the recognition shown to the emirate by the vice president.

Meanwhile, the warm reception accorded the vice president in Kano by PDP supporters alongside the ruling ANPP supporters as they cheered their governor during the occasion, had indicated restoration of peaceful politicking and Governor Shekarau’s large heart and level-headedness as a leader in the state.

Among those who accompanied the vice president included Alhaji Musa Gwadabe, Governor Boni Haruna of Adamawa state, Sports minister, Col. Musa Muhammad (rtd) and former Kano state deputy governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.