The minister vowed to stop contract padding.

He said the high costs contradict what the FCCPC stands for and most importantly, goes against section 88 of the electoral act.

He said judges are only receiving threats due to their lack of transparency.

The health minister harped on the need to get state governments and the private sector involved.

“This thing would have been a very easy and peaceful process if not because of the interference of Uzodinma.”

“We also now have our own part to play and that is to stop demarketing Nigeria…”

“100 days is too early to determine how well he is going to do,” said Otto.

“Nigeria is poised, able and willing to be a major player in this family of the G20.”

The Nigerian President left for India 5 days before the summit and has used his time to attract investment pledges of about $14bn.

He said the PDP became “a divided house” which led to a split of votes between PDP and Labour Party.

“The appellant should have produced credible evidence to sway the court to rule in his favour. Having not done so, there’s no amount of sentiments that will determine the judgment.”

“I was waiting anxiously to see if my job was secured or not,” he chuckled.

“Whether I prevail in this quest or not, the record of my effort in ensuring an order of credible elections in Nigeria shall remain for the future generations to evaluate.”

He said the PEPC is not the final arbiter.

He said the country’s diversity of talent and culture will shape its prosperity.

He said INEC committed “fraud” by not using BVAS after expressly saying it will do so.

“Did he get one-quarter in two-thirds of the states? What a bizarre petition,” he said.

He assured of diligently serving Nigerians irrespective of political, tribal or religious differences and pledged to exceed expectations.

The governor says his vision is to make Kaduna the leading economic hub in northern Nigeria.