…Rules out stepping aside for Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has revealed that he is ready to step down his 2023 presidential ambition if he sees a better candidate contesting the 2023 presidential election.
The NNPP flagbearer stated this while reeling out his political credentials at the Chatham House, in the United Kingdom (UK) yesterday. The Chatham House is the British Royal Institute of International Affairs.
Kwankwaso promised to revamp the economy and create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive and attract more foreign investment if elected.
He also vowed to deal with poverty and poor education in the North if elected. According to him, ” I built over 500 classrooms while I was governor of Kano State; and when elected, I will bring more people on board to tackle the education needs in Nigeria”.
On insecurity, Kwankwaso recalled his time as Defense Minister and Special Adviser to the President of Somalia, and promised to recruit more into the Nigeria Armed Forces.
Kwankwaso said he is aspiring to become the next president of Nigeria because he understands the issues involved, the mistakes that were made, and the wrong priorities that were set, adding that together with his team, the Party is better connected with the hopes and aspirations of the Nigerian citizens”.
He added that “We understand, agree with, and share grievances. And we have a practical plan to address each and every challenge bedevilling our country”.
Kwankwaso is contesting to be president with the likes of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), whose party is the ruling party in Nigeria and enjoys wide support from the western part of Nigeria.
