Three days to the presidential polls in Nigeria, a coalition of Civil Society Groups has called on Nigerians to vote for Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
The coalition which in a press briefing on Wednesday endorsed Senator Kwankwaso also urged Atiku to step down for the NNPP presidential candidate.
National coordinator of the group, Bishop Godwin Abba, described Senator Kwankwaso as a dynamic, pragmatic, energetic and resourceful politician.
Bishop Abba said, “It was also the opinion of the rural Nigerians that the Coalition interfaced with that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar should set aside his presidential aspiration for a dynamic, pragmatic, energetic and resourceful Kwankwaso.
“Accordingly, the Coalition calls on Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate to step down for the NNPP presidential candidate, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to avoid unnecessary splitting of votes in the North.
“Kwankwaso will inject fresh air in governance, restore hope to a bewildered nation that has seen more carnage than dividends of democracy and build a new Nigeria we all desire.
“Atiku has done his best for the nation, we appreciate his contribution as Vice President of Nigeria. He remains a statesman.
“Today, the nation is at a crossroads, the destiny of Nigeria is at stake and requires the political sagacity, capacity, savvy and tenacity of purpose of Kwankwaso – Idahosa Presidency to redirect the country from its perilous course. Kwankwaso stands out among other contenders for president.
“The Coalition of Civil Society Groups calls on Nigerians to vote for Kwankwaso ‘s New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Vote for competent leadership, vote for a new, better, greater and prosperous Nigeria. Ensure your votes are counted and count in the overall result.
“This is our chance, God helping us Kwankwaso will emerge the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on February 25. Join us to make history. It is a new dawn in democratic governance in Nigeria. Kwankwaso -Idahosa ticket is the key.”
