JUST IN: Kwankwaso backs southern presidential ticket at NDC convention

Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has endorsed the decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to zone its presidential ticket to the South ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking at the party’s national convention in Abuja on Saturday, Kwankwaso said the decision would promote fairness, unity, and national healing.

“It is therefore with great sense of unity and solidarity, that as a loyal party member, I support the decision to zone the presidential ticket of the NDC to the South, so that it allows the region to complete its turn in producing national leadership,” he said.

“This represents a true opportunity for true national healing.”

Kwankwaso said Nigeria was currently facing severe economic and security challenges caused by poor leadership and governance.

“Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. The world is undergoing a profound geopolitical shift, yet our nation has been caught unprepared, largely because of poor leadership,” he said.

“We are witnessing a sharp decline in the quality of life. Insecurity has created widows and orphans across the land. Millions have been displaced from their homes.”

The former governor also criticised the state of the economy, infrastructure, and education sector, saying investments were leaving the country while citizens continued to suffer under harsh economic policies.