
The Digest:
At a Kano State Stakeholders' Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment, NNPP’s Rabiu Kwankwaso criticized the Tinubu-led administration, accusing it of focusing resources on the southern region while neglecting northern Nigeria’s development.
Key Points:
- Kwankwaso traveled from Abuja to Kano via road due to flight delays, describing the experience as dreadful due to poor road conditions.
- He raised concerns over the state of federal roads, particularly those between Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano, which have seen little progress under the APC government.
- The former presidential candidate argued for equity in resource allocation, emphasizing that government resources should not be concentrated in one region.
- He acknowledged the importance of infrastructure but insisted that development must be more balanced across Nigeria.
- Kwankwaso called on Kano lawmakers to unite in defending the state's interests in the upcoming constitutional amendments.
- He criticized past political compromises that led to a mismanagement of resources and urged lawmakers to remain committed to the people.
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf highlighted the importance of the dialogue in giving Kano people a collective voice.
Kwankwaso's remarks reflect growing discontent in the north over perceived inequities in national development. His call for fairness in resource distribution underscores the need for inclusive growth across Nigeria.
Sources: Vanguard, Premium Times, Channels TV