Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso
The Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Tuesday formerly declared interest in vying for the Presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress.
At a rally held at the old parade ground, in Abuja, the Presidential aspirant used the occasion to criticise the President Goodluck Jonathan-led Peoples Democratic Party administration, describing it as incompetent.
He observed that Nigerians were today exposed to unimaginable hardships, which is due to the failure of leadership at the highest levels.
Kwankwaso noted that the looting of public funds has gone on unabated, because those saddled with the responsibility of watching over our common patrimony were busy stealing it.
He also expressed sadness that the welfare of women and children, as well as the most vulnerable in society has not been given its pride of place in the scheme of things.
The aspirant commended Nigerian youths for being angry. He said anger in today’s Nigeria was a virtue because those saddled with the responsibility of providing a conducive atmosphere for citizens to achieve their life’s goals have failed in their responsibilities.
The governor hailed the APC for being the only party which has internal democracy.
Kwankwaso said, “The call to save our dear country has never been louder, clearer and more unambiguous than now. Every facet of our national life is deteriorating. Governance has been reduced to mediocrity, incompetence and impunity. I have no doubt in my mind that this journey is difficult.”
He, also said no matter how difficult, the journey was worth embanking on because the nation was in dire need of salvation.
Commenting on areas likely to get his attention should he get the job, he said “The first priority of this country at this moment is restoring peace and security in every corner of the land. Lives and properties of our citizens must be protected and secured. Boko Haram and all forms of insurgency must be defeated. As a government, we cannot afford to live in denial. Insecurity is escalating at an alarming rate.
“Little wonder rag-tag insurgents are taking over cities and towns in the Northeast. My experiences as Nigeria’s Defence Minister and as Special Adviser on war-torn Darfur and Somalia have shown me that securing a nation and fighting and defeating armed insurgents is only achievable if the forces are professionally mobilised, properly kitted and equipped, highly spirited, and correctly armed with intelligence and munitions. My experiences have shown me that technology must be deployed in addition to mobilising and cultivating the support of local communities.”
The aspirant said relegating the welfare of the Armed Forces and the Nigerian Police Force to the background only helps in compounding the phenomenon. And where low morals meet poor quality equipment and kits, the insurgents will have an edge.
According to him, any responsible government must take these issues seriously if protection of life and property of its citizens is its primary responsibility.
He maintained that the APC as a party understands all these very well that is why it was requesting that Nigerians come together to vote it into power.
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