The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) during the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has admitted that Nigerian leaders missed some steps since 2007.

Kwankwaso said this in a post on his X account on Saturday morning, admitting that some of the wrong decisions of the leaders have plunged Nigeria into economic decline.

He said this while calling on Nigerians to shelve the planned protest against hunger scheduled to take place on August 1, 2024.

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“My fellow Nigerians, it is with deep sense of responsibility that I share my thoughts on the current situation in Nigeria. We found ourselves in avoidable hardship because our leaders missed some steps since 2007,” Kwankwaso said.

“It is sad to note that the attitude of our leaders to poor governance plunged the citizens, especially youth, into anger, hunger, insecurity, hopelessness and about giving up on the country.

“Interferences by the Federal Government into the affairs of the chieftaincy matters in Kano State, impeachment of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, political crises in Rivers State, sabotage to Aliko Dangote refinery, controversies surrounding SAMOA agreement, the conflict between Sen. Ali Ndume and the APC Leadership, widespread insecurity and other criminal acts are a few examples of avoidable and unnecessary crises.

“We appeal to the leadership of Nigeria at all levels to take necessary steps to address the myriad challenges facing the country.”

However, Kwankwaso said there is always room for correction and setting the country on the right track for economic development, prosperity and better welfare of citizens.

The NNPP national leader said this could be achieved through ensuring good governance, respect for the rule of law, transparency and accountability.

Kwankwaso also urged Nigerians to put the country first before any other consideration by way of being patient with the government and giving it all necessary support to succeed.

He said if any government fails to provide the necessary leadership for a better Nigeria, we will have the opportunity as citizens to elect the people who can bring the required change using our votes.