Alhaji Musa Kwankwaso, the Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has stated that he is willing to step down from his 2023 presidential ambition if he sees a better candidate contesting in the election.
Kwankwaso made this statement while discussing his political credentials at the Chatham House, the British Royal Institute of International Affairs, on Wednesday.
Kwankwaso, who previously served as the governor of Kano state, pledged to revamp the economy, create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, and attract more foreign investment if elected. He also vowed to tackle poverty and poor education in the north, noting that he built over 500 classrooms during his tenure as governor. He also discussed his experience as a defense minister and special advisor to the president of Somalia and promised to recruit more people into the Nigerian armed forces to address the issue of insecurity.
Kwankwaso is vying for the presidency against other notable candidates such as Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party. Despite facing stiff competition, Kwankwaso is confident in his ability to understand and address the challenges facing Nigeria and has a practical plan to do so. He believes that he and his team are better connected with the hopes and aspirations of Nigerian citizens and are able to share and address their grievances.
During his speech at the Chatham House, Kwankwaso emphasized his commitment to economic development and job creation. He noted that Nigeria has a large population and a wealth of resources, but has been unable to fully capitalize on them due to poor governance and lack of investment. He pledged to create a more business-friendly environment and to attract more foreign investment to the country in order to boost the economy and create jobs.
Kwankwaso also discussed his plans to tackle poverty and poor education in the northern region of Nigeria. He highlighted his achievements as governor of Kano state, where he built over 500 classrooms and implemented policies to improve access to education. He pledged to continue these efforts if elected as president, and to bring more people on board to tackle the education needs of the country.
In addition to economic and education issues, Kwankwaso also discussed his plans to address the issue of insecurity in the country. He noted that his experience as defense minister and special advisor to the president of Somalia has given him valuable insight into the challenges of security and defense. He pledged to recruit more people into the Nigerian armed forces in order to strengthen the country’s ability to combat insecurity.
Overall, Kwankwaso’s speech at the Chatham House highlighted his commitment to addressing the challenges facing Nigeria and his practical plans to do so. His willingness to step down for a better candidate is a testament to his selflessness and dedication to serving the country. The upcoming presidential election will be a test of whether the Nigerian electorate believes in his vision and his ability to deliver on his promises.
