A New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) chieftain, Folasade Aliu, has stated that Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s flag bearer, will not step down for his counterparts in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.
Aliu, the NNPP’s National Campaign Secretary, appeared today on The 2023 Verdict, Channels Television’s special election program.
There have been speculations of a possible presidential election merger between the NNPP and some of the larger parties, but Kwankwaso’s camp has consistently dismissed the accusations as false.
According to Aliu, Kwankwaso is ready for the challenge, and he has been active in informing Nigerians about his goals for the country if he wins the election on February 25.
“We are preparing for this and we are telling Nigerians one-on-one the love we have for this country,” she said.
“So, the issue of Kwankwaso is stepping down or merging with Tinubu or stepping down for Atiku is absolute nonsense. It’s not going to happen. It’s just the strategy of some mischievous people. As I speak with you, he is on the road, he is talking to people.”
She said the former Kano State governor has gone to over 600 local governments of the 774 total LGs in the country to identify with the people and understand their everyday challenges.
“We have gone to 600 plus local governments. Does that seem like somebody that is stepping down?” Aliu queried.
“We are not stepping down for anybody. NNPP is not merging with anybody. If you have something to offer Nigerians, let them know. If you don’t have, go home and sleep.”
