2027: Kwankwaso promises inclusive government under Obi-led NDC

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has pledged that an administration led by Peter Obi would run an inclusive government that prioritises the interests of all Nigerians, irrespective of their political, ethnic, religious or social backgrounds.

Kwankwaso made the promise while addressing party leaders, stakeholders and supporters at a reception organised in his honour in Toru-Orua, the hometown of Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the NDC and the party’s Bayelsa West senatorial candidate.

He said Nigeria needed a government that would deliberately involve citizens in the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes.

The former Kano State governor also condemned the prevailing hunger, economic hardship and insecurity under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, urging Nigerians to use the 2027 general elections to vote out the ruling party.

In a statement signed by Gabriel Ukuta, Coordinator of Ofurumapepe Media of the NDC Campaign Council, Kwankwaso called on Nigerians to take collective responsibility for the electoral process by voting for the party and ensuring their votes count.

He expressed concern over alleged attempts by anti-democratic forces and agents of the ruling party to manipulate the outcome of the forthcoming elections, urging voters to remain vigilant.

“Voting is not enough; Nigerians must also take responsibility for protecting their votes. We must all work together to ensure that the wishes of the people are respected and that the outcome of the elections reflects the collective decision of the electorate,” he said.

Kwankwaso thanked Dickson, members of the NDC National Working Committee, the National Campaign Council, party stakeholders, candidates and supporters across Bayelsa State for the reception.

In his remarks, Dickson decried the growing hardship, hunger, insecurity, victimisation, inducement and intimidation allegedly experienced by residents of Bayelsa State under the APC-led Federal and state governments.

He described the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket as comprising tested and trustworthy leaders with the experience, competence and commitment to restore good governance and address Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges.

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The former Bayelsa governor urged residents to intensify grassroots mobilisation for the NDC and support its candidates across all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Dickson also declared that the party was open to all Nigerians and Bayelsans, irrespective of their backgrounds or previous political affiliations.

A major highlight of the reception was Kwankwaso’s participation in the traditional Ijaw war boat display, known as Ama-Aru, alongside Dickson and other NDC leaders along the River Forcados in Toru-Orua.

The event also featured the presentation of party flags to NDC candidates contesting National Assembly and State House of Assembly seats in Bayelsa State.