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Rabiu Kwankwaso, the national leader and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused President Bola Tinubu of committing six political and economic crimes as he asked Nigerians to channel their energy to ballot not protest.
The former governor of Kano in a statement issued on Saturday regarding the planned #EndBadGovernment, expressed concern about Nigeria’s current state, attributing the country’s problems to poor leadership since 2007.
He believed that good governance, respect for the rule of law, transparency, and accountability can correct the country’s course and lead to economic development and prosperity.
Kwankwaso notes that poor governance has led to widespread anger, hunger, insecurity, and hopelessness among citizens, particularly the youth.
The 2023 presidential candidate listed several examples of avoidable crises in Tinubu’s government, including political interference, sabotage, and insecurity, and appealed to leaders to address these challenges.
According to Kwankwaso, six avoidable cases that happened under Tinubu’s presidency are; “Interferences by the Federal Government into the affairs of the chieftaincy matters in Kano State, impeachment of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, political crises in Rivers State, sabotage of Aliko Dangote refinery, controversies surrounding SAMOA agreement, the conflict between Sen. Ali Ndume and the APC Leadership, widespread insecurity and other criminal acts are a few examples of avoidable and unnecessary crises.”
He then called on Nigerians to be patient and supportive of the government but also to hold them accountable through their votes if they fail to deliver.
He also caution against protests, citing the potential for violence and chaos, and instead encourage citizens to channel their energy into peaceful means of transformation, such as voting for change.
The statement reads; “It is with a deep sense of responsibility that I share my thoughts on the current situation in Nigeria. We found ourselves in avoidable hardship because our leaders missed some steps since 2007. However, there is always room for correction and setting the country on the right track for economic development, prosperity and better welfare of citizens. This could be achieved through ensuring good governance, respect for the rule of law, transparency and accountability.
“It is sad to note that the attitude of our leaders to poor governance plunged the citizens, especially youth, into anger, hunger, insecurity, hopelessness and about giving up on the country. Interferences by the Federal Government into the affairs of the chieftaincy matters in Kano State, impeachment of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, political crises in Rivers State, sabotage to Aliko Dangote refinery, Controversies surrounding SAMOA agreement, the conflict between Sen. Ali Ndume and the APC Leadership, widespread insecurity and other criminal acts are a few examples of avoidable and unnecessary crises.
“We appeal to the leadership of the country at all levels to take necessary steps to address the myriad challenges facing the country.
“Today, I speak to you not just as an elder and a concerned citizen but as someone who deeply believes in the power and potential of our great nation. The recent calls for protests against bad governance resonate with me, as they reflect our collective frustration and yearning for a better Nigeria.
“However, I urge Nigerians to put our country first before any other consideration by way of being patient with the government and giving it all the necessary support to succeed. If any government fails to provide the necessary leadership for better Nigeria, we will have the opportunity as citizens to elect the people who can bring the required change using our votes.
“In these trying times, our nation stands at a crossroads. Our collective frustration with bad governance has reached a boiling point, and the urge to protest is strong. As an elder and patriotic Nigerian, I share your concerns and your desire for change. However, I urge you to consider the consequences of national protests and to channel your energy into a more effective and peaceful means of transformation- through the power of your ballot.
“Protests, while a fundamental democratic right, often come with unforeseen and dire consequences. The tragic events of the past have shown us that protests can escalate into violence, leading to loss of lives, destruction of property, and widespread chaos. The repercussions of such actions extend far beyond the immediate moment, leaving scars on our communities and deepening divisions among us.”
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