2027 Elections: Kwankwaso Says Obi-Kwankwaso Government Will Carry All Nigerians Along

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged that Nigerians would be fully represented in governance if the party wins the January 16, 2027 presidential election.

Kwankwaso said a Federal Government led by Peter Obi and himself would pursue inclusive policies and programmes that would accommodate every Nigerian, regardless of political, ethnic, religious or social affiliation.

He made the declaration during a colourful reception held in his honour at Toru-Orua, the country home of Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the NDC National Leader and its senatorial candidate for Bayelsa West.

Addressing party leaders, stakeholders and supporters, the former Kano State governor said Nigeria needed leadership that would give citizens a meaningful role in shaping government policies and programmes.

A statement issued by Gabriel Ukuta, Coordinator of Ofurumapepe Media of the NDC Campaign Council, quoted Kwankwaso as saying that governance should focus on the people and respond to their needs and aspirations.

He said the NDC had emerged as a credible political alternative capable of providing the leadership and commitment required to deliver inclusive governance.

“Nigerians deserve a government that will listen to them, accommodate their interests and ensure that no section of the country is left behind. An NDC-led Federal Government will be an all-inclusive government that will carry everybody along in its policies and programmes,” Kwankwaso stated.

He condemned the hunger, economic difficulties and insecurity which he attributed to the APC-led Federal Government, calling on Nigerians to vote out the ruling party in the 2027 elections.

Kwankwaso also urged voters to participate actively in the electoral process and ensure that their votes were protected.

He raised concerns about alleged attempts by anti-democratic elements and individuals working for the ruling party to manipulate the outcome of the forthcoming polls, warning that Nigerians must remain alert.

“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.

The former governor thanked Dickson, the NDC National Working Committee, National Campaign Council, party stakeholders, candidates and supporters in Bayelsa State for the warm reception.

Speaking at the event, Dickson accused the APC-led Federal and Bayelsa State Governments of presiding over worsening hardship, hunger, insecurity, victimisation, inducement and intimidation in the state.

He described the NDC presidential and vice-presidential candidates as tested and trustworthy politicians with the experience and competence to restore good governance and make democratic benefits accessible to Nigerians.

Dickson said he was confident that Obi and Kwankwaso could provide purposeful leadership and tackle the country’s numerous socio-economic problems.

He appealed to Bayelsans to return to their communities and strengthen the party’s grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

The former governor emphasised that NDC supporters should work for all the party’s candidates, including those contesting presidential, National Assembly and State House of Assembly seats.

He further urged party members to build on the momentum created by the reception and sustain mobilisation across the state.

Dickson expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, party leaders, candidates, stakeholders and supporters who attended the event. Speaking in the Ijaw language, he reiterated that the NDC was an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians, irrespective of their backgrounds or former political affiliations.

The statement identified Kwankwaso’s participation in the traditional Ijaw war boat display, popularly called Ama-Aru, as one of the major highlights of the reception.

Kwankwaso joined Dickson and other NDC leaders and executives in the display, with the delegation led to the event by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas.

The cultural procession took place along the Toru-Orua axis of the River Forcados, highlighting the cultural heritage and traditional identity of the Ijaw people.

Party flags were also formally presented to NDC candidates contesting National Assembly and State House of Assembly elections in Bayelsa State as the party prepared for the 2027 electoral contest.

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