Masari condemns purchase of PVC's by politicians in Katsina

Katsina - Alhaji Aminu Masari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Katsina State, has condemned the "rampant" purchase of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) by some politicians in the state.

Masari made the allegation during an interactive session with the people of Ingawa, Kankia and Kusada Local Government areas in Kankia town on Monday.

"The rampant purchase of PVCs by some politicians in Katsina State has become a matter of concern to all people with progressive ideas.

"The buying of the PVCs from poor women is an act of wickedness that must be condemned by all political stakeholders.

"The action of the group of politicians negates all democratic norms in civilised societies as it is designed to disenfranchise the poor women,’’ he said.

Masari further alleged that some members of the party caught a serving councilor from Baure Local Government Area with over 20 PVCs.

He disclosed that another woman was also caught buying the PVCs in Danja Local Government Area of the state.

Masari, a one-time Speaker, House of Representatives, also revealed that another person was caught at Mashi Local Government Area while purchasing the PVCs from youths and women.

"Our party officials have handed over all the suspects to the police for action so as to serve as a deterrent to others.

He advised all eligible voters to desist from selling their votes to the politicians, stressing that such would amount to denying them the right to cast their votes during elections.

Contacted on the issue, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state Police Command, DSP Aminu Sadiq, confirmed the incident.

He said that the command had commenced investigation into the matter.