Kwankwaso denies planning protest over insecurity, backs peaceful action

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has publicly denied circulating social media claims that he and his political party are planning a protest against the rising insecurity in Nigeria.

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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.

In a statement released on Monday, Kwankwaso denounced the message as false disinformation, asserting that it neither reflects his personal stance nor that of his political party. He urged the public to disregard the fabricated information.

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We do not support any action that could lead to the breakdown of public order or the destruction of lives and property.

"We do not support any action that could lead to the breakdown of public order or the destruction of lives and property," Kwankwaso stated, emphasizing his commitment to peaceful and lawful methods for tackling national issues. He stressed that democratic processes, particularly the ballot box, remain the most legitimate and effective avenues for political change and expressing grievances.

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As responsible leaders, we remain committed to peaceful and constructive approaches in addressing national challenges.

Kwankwaso expressed confidence in his party's ability to achieve electoral success through peaceful democratic means. He reiterated that political grievances should be resolved through voting rather than disruptive protests, reinforcing his party's dedication to constructive engagement in addressing the nation's challenges.

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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.