Tag: Rabiu Kwankwaso

Old Naira: “Your loot now completely useless”, Kwankwaso taunts APC Govs. criticising Buhari

Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has knocked the All Progressive Congress (APC) governors criticising President Muhammadu Buhari over the Naira redesign policy. Recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which introduced the policy last year, had fixed January 31 as the deadline for spending old N200, N500 and N1,000 notes in public. This had generated a huge controversy, and triggered a nationwide outrage. Governors of the ruling party joined those who criticised Buhari over the issue. While Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, of…

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“Outcome of presidential poll will shock Nigerians”, Kwankwaso predicts

Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said that Nigerians will be shocked with the outcome of the presidential poll.  The former Kano State Governor, who stated that he will emerge winner at first ballot, denied talks for possible alliance with the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar ahead of the February 25 contest.  Recall that Atiku told the Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Service, (BBC), that he was holding talks with the candidates of the NNPP and Labour Party(LP)…

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Kwankwaso compares Labour Party to ‘Andrews Liver Salt’

Aminu Imam

…Tinubu, Atiku’s camps in high spirits The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has compared the Labour Party (LP) to a popular laxative, Andrews Liver Salt. Kwankwaso made this comparison on Wednesday, while speaking at the Chatham House in London, the United Kingdom. Kwankwaso, who spoke on the topic: Nigerias 2023 elections: Service delivery and policy alternatives,  made the statement while responding to a question on whether he would consider stepping aside and working with the LP candidate, Peter Obi. He said although…

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Chatham: “Ill withdraw from 2023 race if I see a better candidate” Kwankwaso

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…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…

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“How Kwankwasos armoured vehicle saved me from death in Kaduna attack” – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed how an armoured vehicle gifted to him by former Kano Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, helped him survive a deadly attack in Kaduna State. In a documentary, titled: Essential Muhammadu Buhari, aired on Sunday, the president described an incident that almost took his life during the 2014 electioneering before winning the election in 2015. President Buhari had narrowly escaped fatal bomb blasts that killed dozens in the Kawo area of Kaduna, using the armoured vehicle gifted to him by Kwankwaso, who was then a former Defence Minister…

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2023: Kwankwaso unveils blueprint for Northern development

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The presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will on Tuesday unveil his agenda for the development of Northern Nigeria, as part of the on-going campaign for the 2023 presidential contest. Kwankwaso will be a guest at the Presidential Media Chat, organised by the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, (NBMOA). Speaking in Abuja, the Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa, said the association has organised the media chat to offer presidential candidates the opportunity to explain their agenda, particularly for the North, as…

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2023: Pressure mounts on Kwankwaso to step down for Atiku Source

Aminu Imam

Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, some leaders in the North are reportedly making moves to ensure that the region presents a consensus presidential candidate. According to sources in the know, many leaders in the North are favourably disposed to the candidature of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who is the candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Our people have resolved to adopt a consensus candidate for 2023, and the person they have picked is former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the PDP, the source, who pleaded…

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2023: Kwankwaso unveils blueprint

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Promises improved security, virile economy, education, restructuring, others The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has unveiled his blueprint for the development of Nigeria if elected at the 2023 general election. He unveiled the 25-chapter document in Abuja yesterday, where he promised to restore and reposition the country towards greatness where all citizens will maximise their potential and leave in peace, justice and unity. The former minister of defence promised to rejig the nations security architecture through raising the number of personnel of the…

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2023: ‘Northern Coalition being sponsored to endorse particular presidential candidate’ – Kwankwaso

Aminu Imam

The Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has accused the Joint Northern Committee of being sponsored to endorse a particular presidential candidate. Recall that the Joint Northern Committee, comprising of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation (ABF), Arewa Research and Development Project and Jam’iyyar Matan Arewa, has organised an interactive session with some presidential candidates. The programme, which started last Saturday was attended by Atiku Abubakar, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); Kola Abiola of the Peoples Redemption…

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“I will spring surprise, win 2023 presidential election”, Kwankwaso boasts

Aminu Imam

The presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has boasted that he will spring a surprise by winning the 2023 election against the major political parties in Nigeria. Kwankwaso, who spoke during the inauguration of the NNPPs presidential and governorship campaign office at the weekend, in Kano, stated that the huge crowd that welcomed him in Kano signified that people were yearning for a new set of leadership in Nigeria. This crowd signifies the need and urge for new leadership not only in the state,…

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