Former Kano State Governor and Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has come out in support of the Catholic Bishops‘ Conference of Nigeria.
He backed the bishops’ position as he noted that the issues raised by the church leaders match what ordinary Nigerians are facing every day.
On Tuesday, 4 August in a Facebook statement, Kwankwaso praised the bishops for speaking about the country’s economic and security problems and said their message should not be seen through a political lens.
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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria had spoken about the country’s rising cost of living, worsening insecurity, falling public confidence and the hardship affecting millions of citizens.
Those issues have continued to attract public discussion as many Nigerians struggle with daily living conditions.
Kwankwaso said the bishops showed courage and patriotism by drawing public attention to the country’s condition.
He said the problems they listed were not limited to any political group or part of the country but were the everyday reality of people in every region.
He says leaders must put people first
Kwankwaso said Nigeria has abundant human and natural resources, yet many citizens still face serious difficulties.
He listed economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity, poor access to quality education and healthcare, and fewer opportunities among the problems affecting the country.
He said these challenges require “urgent, sincere, and people centred responses from those entrusted with leadership.”
The presidential candidate also appealed to Nigerians to keep engaging those in government whenever they have the chance. He said citizens should continue speaking for good governance, accountability and policies that put the security, welfare and prosperity of Nigerians first.
Rather than staying silent, he said people should play their part in encouraging leaders at every level to respond to the country’s problems.
Kwankwaso maintained that responsible leadership and the commitment of citizens are both needed if Nigeria is to become more peaceful, united and prosperous.
“It is through such collective commitment and responsible leadership that we can build a more peaceful, united, and prosperous Nigeria,” he said.
He insisted that the country’s natural and human resources should translate into better living conditions for citizens and said those in positions of authority have a responsibility to respond with policies that improve people’s lives.
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