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MY SPEECH AT THE NDC NATIONAL CONVENTION
09 MAY 2026
FCT, ABUJA

Fellow Nigerians,

It is with immense pleasure and a deep sense of fulfilment that I address you today on this historic occasion of the National Convention of our great party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Abuja.

Since we joined this party, together with numerous stakeholders, millions of supporters, and well-meaning Nigerians, the NDC has continued to attract quality members and ignite enthusiastic conversations among citizens and observers both at home and abroad. What began as a bold movement is steadily becoming a formidable platform for national renewal.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. The world is undergoing a profound geopolitical shift, yet our nation has been caught unprepared, largely because of poor leadership. Instead of positioning Nigeria to seize emerging opportunities, bad governance has left us bearing the brunt of global changes.

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.

Yet Nigeria’s history teaches us that in our most challenging moments, visionary alliances have provided the way forward. In 1954, a historic partnership was formed between the Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU), led by Aminu Kano and the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), led by Nnamdi Azikiwe to achieve national unity.

Again, in 1960, against steep odds, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe’s National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) formed a coalition with the Northern People’s Congress (NPC) to birth our independence.

In the Second Republic, the alliance between Shehu Shagari and Alex Ekwueme under the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) helped restore civilian rule and national unity after years of military dictatorship.

It is therefore with 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.

This represents a true opportunity for true national healing. We shall work in abidance with the party’s agreement to ensure fairness and federal character in all ramifications.

This party shall also ensure to change the way things are done today by prioritising leadership without ethnic jingoism and religious favouritism.

The leadership standard we shall set will therefore restore Nigeria’s dignity and will guarantee that our citizens at home and the diaspora will be treated with respect and dignity.

Lastly, we can only achieve that by continuing to mobilise to register with INEC to vote, and the NDC to belong to this noble cause. Please register, today.

Thank you.
Long Live the Nigeria Democratic Congress!
Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!

Sen Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, PhD,FNSE
Former Governor, Kano State

Kwankwaso should save us the stories of alliance between the North and SE. This is nothing new, there was Atiku/Obi alliance in 2019 and it failed. Kwankwaso should stop the capping, this will also go the same way.

fergie001:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18oh4DqQ6v/

yarimo:
Congratulations to president TINUBU in advance as president elect in 2027 presidential election.

Cajal:
Kwankeanso retirement is near
Obi has already been retired
2027 l
Lessons go learn

BeginsAtHome:
From Andrew Liver Salt to the realities of life.

How far?

Who's laughing now?

TimeManager:
You agreed because by your sharing formula, you have been promised the ticket for 2031. Laughable. Those Northern elites that Peter Obi has disappointed in ADC, what they will do to him in the North when campaign starts, I could only pity him in advance.

Congrats to President Tinubu on your re-election. God bless Nigeria.

-Kiss the truth!

TimeManager:
You agreed because by your sharing formula, you have been promised the ticket for 2031. Laughable. Those Northern elites that Peter Obi has disappointed in ADC, what they will do to him in the North when campaign starts, I could only pity him in advance.

-Kiss the truth!

TimeManager:
You agreed because by your sharing formula, you have been promised the ticket for 2031. Laughable. Those Northern elites that Peter Obi has disappointed in ADC, what they will do to him in the North when campaign starts, I could only pity him in advance.

Congrats to President Tinubu on your re-election. God bless Nigeria.

-Kiss the truth!

ddippset:
We will all be OK.

Although I suspect this Kwonkwoso. He doesn't come across as a loyal deputy.

TimeManager:
You agreed because by your sharing formula, you have been promised the ticket for 2031. Laughable. Those Northern elites that Peter Obi has disappointed in ADC, what they will do to him in the North when campaign starts, I could only pity him in advance.

Congrats to President Tinubu on your re-election. God bless Nigeria.

-Kiss the truth!