by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
The running mate of Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Engr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has asserted that the party’s administration intends to tackle poverty and unemployment by establishing functioning factories and industries to provide jobs for young men and women in the country.
According to him, there is a specific focus on expanding educational opportunities for children in both Northern and Southern Nigeria to ensure no qualified student is left behind.
He was speaking in Jos on Friday during a Town Hall Meeting organized by Middle-Belt Forum at Crispan Hotel, Jos, when he highlighted that “The constitutional responsibility of government is to protect the lives and property of all citizens.”
A critique was made regarding the lack of value placed on human life in recent times, stressing that, leaders must stand up for every individual, regardless of their location or status.
“The meeting was originally to be chaired by Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of NDC, but because due to his absence because of some circumstances he could not be present,” but assured that Peter Obi will participate in future sessions to address stakeholders more directly.
He said plans are underway to communicate with the leadership of the NDC at the state level before the main campaign begins, a specific date will be set for the follow-up meeting involving Peter Obi.
“The current political ticket is a symbol of unity across Northern and Southern Nigeria. The platform aims to represent all citizens through a unified mission for the country,” he said.
He said the primary responsibility of government is to protect the lives and property of its citizens, and argued that any government failing to provide security does not deserve a second term.
While calling on supporters under the NDC platform to stand firm and protect the core values during the 2027 elections, Kwankwaso acknowledged the importance of Plateau State in the upcoming national political landscape.
Engr. Kwankwaso urged the leadership of the NDC to coordinate and facilitate a follow-up visit before the main campaign begins.
In the same vein, the NDC candidate for Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, Hon. James Yakubu, called on party members to intensify grassroots mobilisation, stressing that the party was determined to strengthen its presence across the country and promote its political agenda.
He urged supporters to engage communities, canvass for votes and encourage greater participation among women and young people, adding that sustained mobilisation and public awareness were important to the party’s campaign activities.