By Igho Akeregha
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso may have decided to leave the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as he has concluded plans to launch a new political movement known as ‘The National Movement (TNM)’ on Tuesday in Abuja.
A political associate of Kwankwaso and former publicity secretary of the PDP, Rufai Ahmed Alkali, the new political movement would be launched at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja.
Alkali, who is the National Secretary of the movement, disclosed that Kwakwanso was the convener of the TNM while describing its launch as historic.
He said, “During the launch, the TNM will be formally presented to the general public and the convener of the movement will outline its aims and objectives and its principal purpose as well as inviting all patriotic Nigerians at home and abroad to join the TNM in the overall interest of saving our country and redirecting her onto the path of safety and security, peace and prosperity, equity and opportunity, in addition to qualitative and competent leadership that will engender rapid and sustainable development as well as being fair and just to all.”
Kwankwaso had earlier urged Nigerians to reject both the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as well as the PDP
He lambasted the two parties while featuring on a Kano based Nasara FM radio programme on Saturday.
“I don’t see anything that either APC or PDP will show or tell Nigerians to get convinced and to vote for them in the coming 2023 elections.
“So, I think people should now come to think of the right party and people to support and vote for so that we can rescue them from the present situation,” he had said.
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Many already view this as part of the surprises that might shape the 2023 elections as more politicians who do not see any future in either the PDP or APC is expected to join the movement or other groups.
According to a letter of invitation to the official launch of the movement, Alkali had promised the event would be historic. According to him, “During the launch, the TNM will be formally presented to the general public and the convener of the movement will outline its aims and objectives and its principal purpose as well as inviting all patriotic Nigerians at home and abroad to join the TNM in the overall interest of saving our country and redirecting her onto the path of safety and security, peace and prosperity, equity and opportunity, in addition to qualitative and competent leadership that will engender rapid and sustainable development as well as being fair and just to all.”
By this move, Kwankwaso’s Allie’s say the politician has made a clear statement and is ready to shake the political landscape. It was learnt that key northern politicians, including serving and former governors, and lawmakers are members of the group and all waiting for the former launch before they would declare their membership.
Some prominent names already linked to the group are former governors, Murtala Nyako, Lucky Igbinedion and Achike Udenwa.
Aside, some southern politicians and professionals have equally been invited to join the movement.
