Kwankwaso Dismisses Insecurity Protest Rumours, Advocates Peaceful Means

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who is also the vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition, has come out to refute claims circulating on social media that he is planning a protest over the rising insecurity in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday, Kwankwaso described the message as false and urged the public to disregard it, warning against the spread of disinformation. He stated that his attention had been drawn to a message on social media claiming that he was planning a protest, but he made it clear that this was not the case. "Our attention has been drawn to a message currently circulating on social media falsely claiming that we are planning a protest over the rising insecurity in the country," he said. Kwankwaso emphasized that neither he nor his party supports any action that could lead to the breakdown of public order or the destruction of lives and property. He reiterated the group's commitment to peaceful and lawful engagement in addressing national challenges, stressing that democratic processes remain the only legitimate avenue for political change. As a responsible leader, Kwankwaso said he remains committed to peaceful and constructive approaches in addressing national challenges. He further stated that political grievances should be resolved through the ballot box rather than protests, expressing confidence in his party's electoral prospects. "As committed democrats, we firmly believe that the ballot box remains the most legitimate and effective way to express grievances and seek change. Our party, the NDC, is confident of securing a resounding victory in the upcoming elections through peaceful democratic means," he said. Kwankwaso urged members of the public to disregard the circulating message and avoid amplifying what he described as false information.