Kwankwaso says Buhari’s win brought no rewards for his supporters
Rabiu Kwankwaso has revealed that he and his supporters received nothing in return after helping Muhammadu Buhari win the presidency. He described the disappointment and personal risks taken during the 2015 election, which ended the Peoples Democratic Party's long rule. Kwankwaso shared that this experience motivated him to seek political change and highlighted the failures he observed in successive governments. He also emphasized the importance of quality leadership over regional representation.
Key takeaways
- Rabiu Kwankwaso stated that he and his supporters delivered nearly two million votes for Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 but received no recognition or benefits.
- He said the lack of reward pushed him toward advocating for political change in Nigeria.
- Kwankwaso reflected on past administrations, noting issues with each and calling for real change under the current government.
- He expressed support for zoning the NDC’s presidential ticket to the South, arguing that good governance is not guaranteed by regional affiliation.
- Kwankwaso highlighted the growing support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress since he and Peter Obi joined the party.
