Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State, on Tuesday in Abuja, declared his intention to contest 2015 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor, while declaring his presidential ambition in the midst of teeming crowd at the old parade ground in Abuja, lamented that the cheap money from oil and gas sector, which Nigeria depends on is being threatened by many factors.
According to him, these will affect the diversification of energy sources by the major energy-consuming nations, the crashing of the price of oil in the
international market, the organised oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism and the finiteness of the resource.
“We must go beyond the politics of resource control and plan the future of this country carefully and intelligently. That future cannot be built around a finite resource.
“It must be built around resources that are limitless such as education and agriculture. Let us work together to harness these limitless resources to build a peaceful, united, prosperous and egalitarian society,” said the former defence minister.
Kwankwaso said his first priority in the country is to restore peace and security in every corner of the land, adding that life and property of the 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 mobilized, 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 mobilizing and cultivating the support of local communities. Cross-border intelligence is a veritable ingredient necessary to defeat armed insurgents. Relegating the welfare of the Armed Forces and the Nigerian Police Force to the background only helps in compounding the phenomenon.
“And where low morale meet poor quality equipment and kits, no doubt the insurgents will have an edge. Any responsible government must take these issues seriously if protection of life and property of its citizens is its primary responsibility,” he said....Text by dailyindependentnig
It's a free world. Anyone can declare for any political position.
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ReplyDeleteAll these their manifestos don't move me again cos if an ordinary SUG can make promises and fail,so are the different?
ReplyDeleteAnyway there is always room for improvement so goodluck to them.The should continue to give us orisirisi promises....
GoodMorning SDKers...Pls am stl looking for the person that loaded that card ooo cos I want to assume the person loaded and slept off after the whole vigil..lol
Now d politics behind Sanusi's turbaning as Emir of Kano is playing out! They needed someone to push d Kano state gov Upfront. No wahala, APC is no better than PDP. The same recycled old hagged politicians!
ReplyDeleteCome and see that Dino Milaye running his mouth, common woman beater talking without shame! Old fool
ReplyDeleteNow d politics behind Sanusi's turbaning as Emir of Kano is playing out! They needed someone to push d Kano state gov Upfront. No wahala, APC is no better than PDP. The same recycled old hagged politicians!
ReplyDeleteIhekire Tony
ReplyDeleteAnother boko guy.
Whoever is telling the north, they will rule this country again, must be the liar of the century.
They can form more boko haram and keep killing their people.
Tony my brother, this thing is not a North vs South or Muslim vs Christian thing. I don't know how old you are but things weren't this way. Umar Altine was voted Mayor of Enugu c 1952 (Pls ask Google). My Ibo friends's parents used to pass the night in my house when they came to visit my friends and our parents weren't friends. Only, these things were taken for granted. From your name, I suspect you're from Edo. Are you happy with the state of education, SECURITY, job/wealth creation opportunities etc in your state? What do you think is the reason for kidnappers prowl your state and the whole SE? So Tay rich Igbos no dey go home with peace of mind. And then someone says; he didn't cause the problems and you applaud him? C'mon man, this's not the way to look at it.
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ReplyDeleteAnother 22 million wasted. Kai!
ReplyDelete...Amidst cheering? Only in Abuja? Ok ooo, make dem continue. #Yimu
ReplyDeleteHas he successfully defeated insurgency in his state? No, I don't think so.
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ReplyDeleteIf elected this man will do worse than uncle Jonah, all of them are the same, thieves.
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Lmao oh even kwankwaso is vying for the presidential woooot? Cheap money from oil and gas my tiny butt, if not for it wld my country be in this mess today. Restore peace and unity in every corner of the country hahahahahah Oga who dey cause wahala kano main market.
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ReplyDeleteLol,all this old men won't rest abi?don't waste your time oga you won't win
ReplyDeleteSee this moron that is been selfish is Kano wants to come an rule who? Let me c if it the 15% northern that like you that wants to vote u into the seat... common sabogari road (pardon the spelling) he refuse to do it because majority of the people there are from the east and south, the port holes there can make a woman have miscarriage and he says he wants to rule Nigeria so he can focus he's evil mind on the north totally.... Kwankwaso May your money that you are investing on this campaign never return back to you...
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Good for him.
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