Kwankwaso: Catholic Bishops demonstrate courage, patriotism

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso has said he wholeheartedly aligned with the position of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on the current standard of living in Nigeria.

Kwankwaso said this while also crying out over what he described as mounting hardship, hunger and want, which, according to him, are biting the poor Nigerian masses in the face of plenty.

Kwankwaso, in a statement he personally signed, blamed bad leadership as the major cause of the avoidable trauma.

The former governor of Kano state said: “I commend the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for demonstrating courage and patriotism by drawing attention to the realities confronting our nation.

” Their concerns regarding the rising cost of living, worsening insecurity, declining public confidence, and the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians are neither partisan nor isolated; they reflect the daily experiences of ordinary citizens across every region of our country.

“Nigeria is blessed with abundant human and natural resources, yet millions of our people continue to struggle under the weight of economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity, poor access to quality education and healthcare, and diminishing opportunities.

“These challenges demand urgent, sincere, and people-centred responses from those entrusted with leadership.

” I encourage all well-meaning Nigerians to continue constructively engaging the Federal Government and other leaders at all levels whenever the opportunity arises, advocating for good governance, accountability, and policies that prioritize the security, welfare, and prosperity of our people.

“It is through such collective commitment and responsible leadership that we can build a more peaceful, united, and prosperous Nigeria.

“May Almighty Allah continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”