RismadarVoice Reporters, May 10, 2026
Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared support for the zoning of the presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to the South, describing it as a pathway to fairness, national healing and unity.
Kwankwaso made the declaration on Saturday while addressing delegates and supporters at the National Convention of the NDC in Abuja.
The former governor said Nigeria was currently facing serious economic and security challenges due to poor leadership, noting that the country had failed to take advantage of global geopolitical changes.
According to him, insecurity, economic hardship, collapsing infrastructure and declining standards in education have worsened the living conditions of Nigerians.
“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. Investments are fleeing, critical infrastructure is neglected, the education system is collapsing, and harsh economic policies have been imposed on citizens without meaningful safety nets or relief,” he said.
Kwankwaso traced Nigeria’s political history through several alliances and coalitions, including the partnership between the Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU) and the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) in 1954, as well as the coalition between the NCNC and the Northern People’s Congress (NPC) in 1960.
He also referenced the alliance between former President Shehu Shagari and former Vice President Alex Ekwueme under the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) during the Second Republic, saying such collaborations had historically promoted unity and stability.
“It is therefore with a 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,” Kwankwaso stated.
He added that the party would promote fairness, federal character and leadership devoid of ethnic and religious bias.
Kwankwaso further urged Nigerians to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and join the NDC ahead of future elections.
The NDC National Convention held in Abuja attracted party stakeholders, delegates and supporters from across the country.
