Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso advises Nigerians to focus on using the ballot box for regime change instead of participating in the planned national protests. Learn more about his call for peaceful political action.
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has urged the organizers of the nationwide protest meant to begin on August 1, 2024, to cancel their plan. He is a former governor of Kano State.
The national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Kwankwaso suggested that utilizing the ballot would be a more appropriate course.
According to him, implementing a regime change via democratic methods would prove more effective against an incompetent government in comparison to protests.
On Friday night, Kwankwaso personally endorsed a statement that stressed the importance of using ballots rather than protests to achieve effective and lasting change.
I feel a great sense of responsibility in expressing my thoughts about the present state of Nigeria.
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Since 2007, our leaders have missed some crucial steps that have led us to an avoidable hardship.
He stated that despite current circumstances, there remains an opportunity to rectify and steer the country towards economic growth, affluence, and improved citizen welfare.
Poor governance has resulted in numerous crises, as noted by Kwankwaso. These include federal meddling in Kano State’s chieftaincy affairs, the ousting of Edo State’s Deputy Governor through impeachment, political unrest throughout Rivers State and a prevailing sense of insecurity across various parts of the region.
He stated that a number of crises, including federal government interference in chieftaincy matters in Kano State, the impeachment of Edo State’s Deputy Governor, political turmoil in Rivers State, hindrance to Alhaji Dangote’s refinery project and controversies surrounding the SAMOA agreement as well as conflict between Senator Ali Ndume and APC leadership along with rampant insecurity and other criminal activities are all instances of avoidable and unnecessary disputes.
His argument was that the absence of accountability and transparency manifested itself in those issues.
Kwankwaso commented on the unfortunate observation that the poor governance of our leaders has caused citizens, particularly youth, to experience hunger, insecurity and despair leading them to lose faith in their country.
He urged Nigerian leaders at every level to promptly respond to these challenges by ensuring efficient governance and upholding the principles of law.
Kwankwaso acknowledged the recent demands for protests, acknowledging the collective dissatisfaction and desire for a better Nigeria but cautioned about possible consequences of such actions.
He encouraged Nigerians to recognize that their vote is the most powerful instrument of change.
Our country is facing a critical moment in history. Rampant dissatisfaction with poor leadership has culminated in an intense desire to demonstrate against it during this challenging period.
Being an elderly and patriotic person of Nigeria, I understand your concerns and the need for change.
Kwankwaso advised, “I encourage you to carefully weigh the aftermath of nationwide demonstrations and direct your efforts towards a more productive and nonviolent approach for change by utilizing the power of your voting rights.”
Kwankwaso cautioned that although protests are a crucial democratic entitlement, they frequently spiral into brutality, causing fatalities, ruin of assets and widespread pandemonium.
The consequences of these actions have long-lasting effects, creating lasting wounds within our communities and exacerbating separation among individuals.
I address you today not only as a senior and an involved member of society but also as someone who holds strong convictions about the capabilities and potential of our extraordinary country.
He advocated that we prioritize our country and collaborate towards constructing the Nigeria that we all desire.
