Former Governor of Kano State and
Senator representing Kano Central, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Wednesday formally
declared his 2019 presidential ambition in Abuja.
Kwankwaso announced his intention
in front of Chida hotel Abuja, while addressing a crowd of supporters despite a
change of venue.
He said: “Distinguished ladies
and gentlemen, let me thank you for coming far and wide to hear my decision to
run for the president of Nigeria.
“Today, I declare under PDP to
offer a leadership as all is not well in our polity.
“On this day, I offer you a great
leadership anchored on our constitution.”
During his speech, the former
Kano governor said: “As a custodian of your culture, heritage and history and
also creating confidence in all Nigerians across the states, sectors and
talents.
“We believe that education is the
cornerstone of any development and nation-building and are very strong for
fighting inequality, injustice and poverty. Education shall be a cardinal point
of our administration.
“We shall provide ICT compliant
high-quality personal development education and research for development.
“It will be made accessible to
all. We are committed to providing good quality universal education from
pre-primary to tertiary and vocational school level. We shall provide
accessible, quality education to all Nigerians.”
Kwankwaso, on Wednesday morning
changed the venue for his formal presidential declaration, after he was
allegedly denied the use of the Eagle Square in Abuja by President Muhammadu
Buhari administration.
Fans and supporters on Wednesday
were seen in front of Chida Hotel, Abuja chanting songs and cheering Kwankwaso
as he declared for the highest office in the land.
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