The Digest:
The Former Kano State Governor and Kwankwasiyya leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has firmly stated that he is not for sale in Nigeria’s political marketplace. Reflecting on loyalty, betrayal, and the state of politics, Kwankwaso emphasized that Kano’s electorate is politically aware and cannot be easily swayed by financial inducements.
Key Points:
- Rabiu Kwankwaso declared himself a politician with “no price tag.”
- He criticized betrayal in politics and warned that it erodes public sympathy
- Kwankwaso stated that Kano politics is unique, with a politically conscious electorate
- He dismissed the notion that all Nigerian politicians can be bought
- The former governor cautioned against short-term electoral inducements
- He urged politicians to uphold principles and serve long-term public interests
- Kwankwaso implied that leadership built on inducement cannot deliver development
Sources: Daily Trust
