7 Key Things Kwankwaso Said At ADC Convention

Former Kano State Governor and senior political figure, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, used his address at the national convention of his party in Abuja to paint a picture of Nigeria at a defining moment, while positioning the party as a vehicle for national renewal.

Here are seven major takeaways from his speech:

1. NDC Is Growing Into A Major National Movement
   Kwankwaso said the party has rapidly evolved from a bold political movement into what he described as a “formidable platform for national renewal,” noting that it has continued to attract quality members, stakeholders, millions of supporters and growing attention both within and outside Nigeria.
2. Nigeria Is At A Dangerous Crossroads
   According to him, Nigeria is facing one of its most critical periods, warning that the country has been left vulnerable in a changing global order because of what he called poor leadership and governance failures.
3. He Blamed Bad Governance For Citizens’ Hardship
   Kwankwaso delivered a sweeping criticism of the current state of the nation, citing insecurity, displacement, declining investments, collapsing education, neglected infrastructure and harsh economic policies without sufficient protection for ordinary Nigerians.
4. He Invoked Historic Political Alliances As Nigeria’s Survival Strategy
   Drawing from history, Kwankwaso referenced key alliances such as the NEPU-NCNC partnership of 1954, the NCNC-NPC coalition of 1960, and the NPN alliance of the Second Republic, arguing that unity-driven coalitions have always helped Nigeria navigate difficult times.
5. He Backed Zoning Of The Presidential Ticket To The South
   In one of the speech’s clearest political declarations, Kwankwaso openly supported the party’s decision to zone its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, saying it would allow the region to complete its turn and promote fairness, healing and national balance.
6. He Promised Leadership Beyond Ethnic And Religious Divisions
   Kwankwaso said the party intends to prioritise leadership free from “ethnic jingoism and religious favouritism,” presenting this as a departure from divisive politics and a pathway to restoring Nigeria’s dignity.
7. He Charged Nigerians To Mobilise, Register And Vote
   Ending on a call to action, Kwankwaso urged Nigerians to register with INEC and join the party’s movement, insisting that meaningful change can only come through active political participation.

For Kwankwaso, the message was clear: Nigeria’s future depends on unity, fairness, credible leadership and citizen participation.