Former Kano State Governor and NDC presidential candidate for 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday criticised the Federal Government’s handling of concerns raised by NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and the detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, urging authorities to uphold justice, fairness and the rule of law.
In a statement shared on Thursday, Kwankwaso said Obi deserved state protection after expressing fears about his safety, while El-Rufai should be granted due process and a fair trial in line with constitutional provisions.
Reacting to Obi’s recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, where the former Anambra State governor expressed concerns about his safety and alleged that his role as an opposition leader had negatively affected his businesses, Kwankwaso faulted the Federal Government’s response.
He said, “Let me state clearly: like every Nigerian, our presidential candidate and all of us deserve the full protection of the state, not ridicule for raising legitimate concerns.”
