By Ademola Tijani
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State and the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has reiterated that the suffering and hardship experienced in the country stem from the attitudes of its leaders.
In a press release early Saturday, he stated:
“It is disheartening to observe that the poor governance of our leaders has driven citizens, especially the youth, into anger, hunger, insecurity, hopelessness, and a sense of giving up on the country. Examples of avoidable and unnecessary crises include the Federal Government’s interference in chieftaincy matters in Kano State, the impeachment of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, political crises in Rivers State, sabotage of the Aliko Dangote refinery, controversies surrounding the SAMOA agreement, the conflict between Senator Ali Ndume and the APC leadership, widespread insecurity, and other criminal acts.”
Senator Kwankwaso emphasized that recent calls for protests against bad governance resonate with him, reflecting the collective frustration and yearning for a better Nigeria.
However, he warned against violent protests, noting:
“While protests are a fundamental democratic right, they often carry 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.”
