We have settled our differences – Aliyu, Kure

For the first time in four years, the duo of Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu of Niger State and his predecessor, Engr. Abdulkhadir Kure, have publicly admitted a resolution of their differences.

The two leaders were seen for the first time since the latter left office attending an official function together at the commissioning ceremony of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Endwell Micro finance Bank in Minna on Thursday. This development gave an indication to the fact that their political differences might have been resolved.

Speaking first at the ceremony, Kure said he was attending the occasion because of the respect he has for teachers, admitting that the outing was his first since he left office. The former governor, who was selective with words, appealed for organised labour’s understanding with the governor in their demands.

In his remark, Governor Aliyu expressed appreciation to his predecessor for enlightening and appealing to Labour. The governor noted that as someone who had been on the seat, Kure was able to explain what had happen before, and for those who did not know what happen to be enlightened.

Disclosing the end of the rift between the duo, Aliyu said, “I am very happy that you are here and I am happy that no matter the circumstance, Muslim brothers cannot allow misunderstanding to continue perpetually. We must leave windows of discussion.

“We must always dialogue. We must always leave a window for opportunities to appreciate what is on the ground,” Governor Aliyu said, underlining the fact that the relationship between him and his predecessor is healthy.