‘Economic hardship, insecurity will shape political choices in 2027’ – Kwankwaso
The National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso says the economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians will play decisive role in shaping political choices in the next election cycle in 2027.
Kwankwaso spoke during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday.
Kwankwaso urged NNPP faithful to stay focused, emphasizing that Nigerians had already begun shaping the direction of the next general elections because of the “severe poverty and hardship” the present administration has plunged them into.
According to him, the level of economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians will play a decisive role in shaping political choices in the next election cycle.
“Today, many Nigerians struggle to afford food. Many are displaced from their homes due to insecurity. Others are in hospitals without proper attention, or cannot go at all because they have nothing,” he said.
“The people in this country, I can tell you for free, have made a decision on what to do in 2027. And that is why we are so happy with ourselves, because we are with the people. And the people actually know we are with them. We are not satisfied with many aspects of life across the country, particularly the issue of poverty.
“Poverty is everywhere in this country, especially in this part of the country (north). It is serious poverty. Many communities are unable to visit the farm now. Some cannot go to the market. Some cannot even return home.”
The former Kano State governor and minister of defence, dismissed speculations that he plans to leave the party, insisting that he remains firmly committed to its growth and future.
He assured members that any discussions regarding the 2027 elections would be a collective decision rooted in party supremacy.
Kwankwaso urged party members not to be distracted by the defections and coalition talks among other politicians.
“We must not be distracted by political defections and speculations. Some people switch parties easily, thinking they know it all, while they actually understand little. If they truly want to know, they should come and ask us,” he said.
The former Kano State governor believes that the NNPP is the only true alternative political platform for Nigerians, arguing that the poverty and insecurity bedevilling the country “cannot be addressed by the same old political arrangements”.
In his speech, the National Chairman of NNPP, Ajuji Ahmed said that the party now has a clearer sense of its future direction, but will require more time for a decision.
