The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence in his presidential running mate, Peter Obi, describing him as a politician with an uncompromising stance against corruption.
Titiansloaded reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks on Saturday during the fifth convocation ceremony of Skyline University of Nigeria in Kano State, where he discussed the leadership qualities he believes are necessary to improve governance.
The former Kano State governor said his experience working alongside Obi over the past few months had strengthened his conviction that the former Anambra State governor could be trusted with public resources.
He maintained that Obi’s position on accountability made him an important figure in the NDC’s efforts to provide a different approach to national leadership.
Kwankwaso also highlighted education as a major area of agreement between both politicians, promising that an NDC government would work towards making schooling accessible to children regardless of their families’ financial circumstances.
He said the party intended to eliminate situations where children were forced out of school because their parents could not afford tuition fees and other educational expenses.
According to Kwankwaso, expanding access to education would help prevent children from being left without basic opportunities, particularly those growing up in economically disadvantaged communities.
He said, “One thing I noted in the last few months that we have been working together, is that Peter Obi is incorruptible. He’s not somebody that you can go and start thinking of corruption around him, and that is very key in governance in this country.”
Meanwhile, Obi used the occasion to outline his vision for rebuilding Kano’s economy, promising to support the revival of industries that have become inactive.
The former Anambra governor said restoring struggling industries would help stimulate commercial activities, attract investments and create employment opportunities for residents.
He described Kano as a strategic part of Nigeria’s economic structure, arguing that any serious attempt to revive the country’s economy must give the state significant attention.
Obi maintained that rebuilding the North and improving Nigeria’s overall economic fortunes should begin with Kano because of its importance to national development.
