2023 presidency: Kwankwaso storms Peter Obi's backyard, makes crucial commitment

2023 presidency: Kwankwaso storms Peter Obi's backyard, makes crucial commitment

  • Ahead of the 2023 polls, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has staked his claim as one of the top favourites
  • The former Kano state governor visited Anambra state, the home state of Peter Obi, the Labour Party flagbearer and counterpart
  • While in Anambra state, Senator Kwankwaso promised to put a stop to insecurity in the state and other parts of the country if elected president

Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has stated that his primary purpose of contesting the 2023 presidential election is to end insecurity, reunite Nigerians and bring prosperity.

Legit.ng's regional reporter in Anambra, Mokwugwo Solomon, quoted Kwankwaso as making the promise recently when he visited Awka, the Anambra State capital, to inaugurate his campaign office.

Rabiu Kwankwaso, 2023 polls, Anambra, Peter Obi
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has been tipped by many political pundits as one of the major contenders for the 2023 polls. Photo: Rabiu Kwankwaso
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He expressed optimism that his visit to Anambra would further strengthen the existing cordial relationship between himself and Soludo; as well as the states of Kano and Anambra.

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Kwankwaso, whose first port of call was the office of the governor, where he had extensive chats with Governor Charles Soludo, said that he had been able to take the NNPP structure around the states of the federation.

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While regretting that the APC government has failed the nation, he explained that he would only seek to unseat the present non-performing government, reverse the negative trend of insecurity, economic crises, and division and bring prosperity; among other things.

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While receiving Kwankwaso and his team to his office, Soludo commended him for his tenacity and belief in a united country and described him as one with an exemplary public service history.

The governor explained that every aspirant or candidate should feel free to canvass for votes in the state without intimidation, and reiterated his position that people should be allowed to make their choices.

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2023 polls: Soludo scores Kwankwaso above Peter Obi

Similarly, Charles Soludo, the governor of Anambra state, has praised Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the NNPP, describing him as a man with strong tenacity.

Soludo praised the ex-Kano state governor for being patriotic and believing in one Nigeria, a move he has never done for his predecessor, Peter Obi, who is contesting against Kwankwaso in the forthcoming poll.

According to Soludo, public service is the best philanthropic act anybody can offer if they truly have the intention to impact.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.