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The Digest:

NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso has condemned politicians who have retreated to the comfort of Abuja. Speaking at his 69th birthday in Kano, he accused them of abandoning their constituents to severe hardship and insecurity. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • Kwankwaso accused prominent politicians of abandoning ordinary Nigerians.
  • He stated that those who "ran away" to Abuja have forgotten the people.
  • The leader warned that "God will not leave them" for this abandonment.
  • He highlighted severe suffering in states like Sokoto, Zamfara, and Niger.
  • Banditry and violent crimes are disproportionately affecting the poor.
  • The NNPP is open to alliances with APC, PDP, or others for the 2027 elections.
  • He stressed the party's core priorities are poverty relief, education, and security.
This critique underscores a profound disconnect between the political elite and the citizens they serve, framing the nation's challenges as both a crisis of governance and of conscience.

Sources: Daily Post