A former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced the formation of a new coalition, under the aegis of The National Movement ahead of the 2023 election.
Other personalities in the team include former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung; popular Northern critic, Buba Galadima; Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi of Kaduna State; Senator Grace Bent and Elder Tanko Yakassai among other prominent Nigerians.
Kwankwaso who is the convener of the event said, “We all left our comfort zones to grace the occasion. It is a special day in the life of our nation. A special day to redeem the nation.
“For too long, Nigerians have been waiting for this day. For too long friends of Nigerians abroad have been waiting for this day and the time is today and now.
“Today, all Nigerians across all social, religious and regions have gathered. It is our collective resolve to rescue our nation from this difficult situation.”
Kwankwaso said he met with his friends during the COVID-19 lockdown and resolved that a step must be taken to rescue Nigeria.
“We resolved that there must be a Nigeria first before politics. While some of us will want to contest, we must work together to rescue the country.
“The National Movement has members in every local government area and outside the country.”
