A former Governor of Kano State
and Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Rabiu Musa
Kwankwaso, has flagged off his bid to win the 2019 presidency.
He was in Anambra State On
Thursday, where he met with the leadership of his group, the Kwankwaso
Movement, and the Hausa community in the state.
In his address at the gathering,
the presidential hopeful asked for the support of the people to enable him
achieve his presidential ambition. He noted that the first hurdle would be to
emerge victorious in the primary election.
He listed incessant killings and
economic meltdown as what informed his decision to contest.
His words: “I am in this contest
because I want to restore the lost glory of the country. I have come to see the
people of the state and thank them for their support to me.
“The South-East region is
important in this journey because we cannot do without them.
“Election is not a do-or- die and
my successor, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who is opposing my ambition
should have a rethink and join me to better the welfare of Nigerians.
“The only hurdle before us is the
primary election. I assure you, if I am able to win the primaries, winning the
main election will not be difficult because I know I will win.”
Kwankwaso commended the Hausa
community in the state for coming out en-masse to show support for one of their
own.
He described the recent killings
in the country as unfortunate and called on the Federal Government to show more
concern towards the governed.
On his part, the state chairman
of the Kwankwasiyya movement, John Ndiche, commended Kwankwaso for coming to
see them despite his tight schedules.
He gave assurances that the state
would support his ambition, praying God to grant him victory. Kwankwaso had, on
arrival, paid a courtesy call on the traditional ruler of Ogidi, Igwe Alex
Onyido, who gave him a royal blessing.
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