2027 Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has come out to commend the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for their “courage and patriotism”.
The former Minister of Defence praised the Catholic Bishops after they drew “attention to the realities confronting” the country.
Taking to X, Kwankwaso said, the concerns of CBCN has to do with the “rising cost of living and worsening insecurity” plaguing Nigeria, also, the hardship Nigerians in their millions are currently facing.
Kwankwaso posted: “I commend the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for demonstrating courage and patriotism by drawing attention to the realities confronting our nation.”
He said: “Their concerns regarding the rising cost of living, worsening insecurity, declining public confidence, and the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians are neither partisan nor isolated; they reflect the daily experiences of ordinary citizens across every region of our country.”
The former Governor of Kano State said, Nigerians are battling with “economic hardship” despite being blessed with “abundant human and natural resources”, adding, these challenges should be faced with “urgent, people-centred responses” from the leaders.
Kwankwaso posted: “Nigeria is blessed with abundant human and natural resources, yet millions of our people continue to struggle under the weight of economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity, poor access to quality education and healthcare, and diminishing opportunities.
“These challenges demand urgent, sincere, and people-centred responses from those entrusted with leadership.”
Kwankwaso, who served one term as Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC), encouraged Nigerians to engage the Federal Government “constructively” when the chance comes, advocating for policies that prioritize the “prosperity” of Nigerians.
He posted: “I encourage all well-meaning Nigerians to continue constructively engaging the Federal Government and other leaders at all levels whenever the opportunity arises, advocating for good governance, accountability, and policies that prioritise the security, welfare, and prosperity of our people.”
Kwankwaso believes “collective commitment and responsible leadership” will bring about a “more peaceful, united, and prosperous Nigeria”.
