The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as an incorruptible individual.
Mr Kwankwaso made the remark on Saturday during the fifth convocation ceremony of Skyline University of Nigeria in Kano.
He said Obi’s integrity was an important quality required for effective governance in the country, noting that his experience working with him over the past few months had convinced him of his commitment to honesty.
“One thing I noted in the last few months that we have been working together is that Peter Obi is incorruptible,” he said.
Mr Kwankwaso added that Obi was not someone whose conduct would raise suspicions of corruption, describing the quality as essential to leadership.
He also promised that an NDC-led government would prioritise free education to prevent children from being denied access to schooling because of their parents’ inability to meet financial obligations.
According to him, both politicians share similar views on education and are committed to ensuring that no child is forced to beg for food or abandon schooling because of financial difficulties.
In his remarks, Mr Obi pledged to revive abandoned industries in Kano to boost economic activities and create employment opportunities.
He described the state as a major pillar of Nigeria’s economic development, stressing that efforts to rebuild the country’s economy must begin from Kano.
“If we want to fix the North and Nigeria, we must start from Kano. This town represents the soul of Nigeria,” he said.
Mr Obi also encouraged the graduating students to embrace entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of small businesses in creating jobs and promoting economic growth.
(NAN)
