Illiyasu Musa Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on opposition leaders, including former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to focus on helping Nigerians out of economic hardship instead of consistently criticizing the Federal Government. Speaking to reporters in Kano on Thursday, he acknowledged the current economic difficulties facing Nigerians but defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating it is making efforts to improve living conditions.
Kwankwaso expressed his dissatisfaction with the opposition leaders’ approach, arguing that instead of offering constructive support and solutions, they engage in persistent and destructive criticism that distracts the government from its mission. “Let us see their contributions; they should proffer solutions and be supportive, rather than criticising destructively,” he stated.
He questioned the individual efforts of these leaders in addressing the challenges faced by Nigerians. Specifically, he asked what Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as a presidential candidate, has done for his immediate constituents and neighboring states like Jigawa and Katsina to alleviate the suffering of his NNPP supporters. “What is their individual contributions to the wellbeing of Nigerians at this critical period?” he asked.
Kwankwaso criticized his namesake for focusing on political battles rather than providing tangible relief, particularly highlighting his actions against the state government in Kano. “Rather, he is busy fighting his own government at the state level, especially in Kano state,” he added.
The APC chieftain emphasized the need for opposition figures to shift their focus from political conflicts and instead contribute positively to addressing the economic crisis in the country. He urged them to collaborate with the Federal Government in finding solutions that would benefit all Nigerians, stressing the importance of unity and constructive efforts during these challenging times.
