Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has appealed to Nigerians both at home and abroad to ensure that they participate fully in the 2027 general elections.
NewsWatch Nigeria reports that Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, made the appeal in a video via his official 𝕏 handle on Monday night.
The former Governor of Kano State urged Nigerians, especially youths, to complete their voter registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) without delay ahead of the forthcoming elections.
He also urged Nigerians to register with the ADC as the coalition party prepares to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
He said, “Fellow Nigerians; It is time for every eligible Nigerian young and old, in the cities and in the villages, at home and in the diaspora to take two decisive steps:
“Register to vote with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) without delay.
“Register with the African Democratic Congress (ADC)”.
Meanwhile, the factional leader of the ADC, Nafi’u Bala Gombe, has opined that any discussion with Kwankwaso is of no value, given his past actions towards Northerners.
Gombe made the remarks during an interview with Premier Radio in Kano, accusing Kwankwaso of failing to act in the interest of Northern Nigeria when he had the opportunity.
Gombe also accused Kwankwaso of contributing to the challenges bedevilling the North, stressing that he failed to seize the opportunity to make a difference in the region.
He said, “Kwankwaso called me, telling me this is the solution for the North, a way out. I said no. Any discussion concerning the North with people like you is rubbish.
“You were the same people the North was looking up to. You had the opportunity to save it and make a difference, but you refused. It was you people that killed the North.”
Bala also alleged that Kwankwaso’s decision to contest in the last general election weakened the region politically, especially with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, in the race.
