Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is to address the people of South-West region on his political ambition on Tuesday in Ibadan.

Kwankwaso is to feature at a Presidential parley organised by the South-West Development Stakeholders Forum (SWDSF)

This is contained in a statement signed by the SWDSF Spokesperson, Olalekan Ajia, on Sunday in Ibadan.

Ajia said that Kwankwaso would address the people on how he intends to support the region in executing his existing blueprint for an integrated railway system, power infrastructure and security.

He said that the NNPP presidential candidate would also speak on the development of mineral resources to allow for maximum exploration of the region’s abundant human and natural resources.

According to him, everything the presidential candidate would speak on are in line with the programmes spelt out by the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN).

The forum had earlier hosted Mr Kola Abiola of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Mr Omoyele Sowore of African Action Congress (AAC).

The forum is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Jogor Events Centre in Ibadan.

Also, among those who have attended the forum were Prince Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Ajia said that the SWDSF through its Chairman, Mr Alao Adedayo, has sent fresh invitations to Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu of All Progressives Congress (APC) and Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) to feature at the programme on Tuesday when it would end.

Meanwhile, a renowned Veteran and Award-winning filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, has thrown his weight behind the SWDSF and announced his membership of the forum.

Kelani, popularly known as TK, attributed his success in life to a solid foundation laid by the Western region government led by the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and assisted by the late Chief S.L Akintola among others.

He described as sad and disheartening the reality that the Yoruba have lost their enviable glory today.

“The time and opportunity to serve has come with SWDSF. I hope it is not just a forum, but a platform for action,’’ Kelani said.

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Mrs Titi Abubakar, wife of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged Nigerians vote wisely in 2023 general election.

Titi said this at a stage play and mostra fotografica of her husband titled ‘Odyssey of the Man Atiku’, presented by the Directorate, Support Groups of the PDP Presidential Campaign Management Council (PCMC) in Abuja on Sunday.

She described Abubakar as the right man to rescue Nigeria from it current challenges, urging Nigerians, especially youths yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to vote for her husband.

Titi who said he had been married to Abubakar for the past 50 years, described him as a husband, philanthropist and a reliable man who could rescue Nigeria.

“Many people don’t understand Atiku, they saw the wrong side of him. He is a philanthropist and a good husband.

“I advice Nigerian youths to follow the person that knows the road. Atiku is the person that knows the road. He was there as Vice-President and we should follow him.

“Don’t be misled by anyone. Atiku headed the economic team that worked with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He can do it again.

“Atiku wants to give back to the society, what society has given him,” she said.

Titi added:“If you are yet to collect your PVC, go collect it and vote for a right candidate who is Atiku. He is sellable.”

She said that a vote for PDP and Atiku would be a vote for her and the development of Nigeria.

Titi who said she was never iddle when her husband was the Vice-President, promised that as wife to the President she would give priority to security, healthcare and education of children and women.

Former Gov. Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun described Atiku as a man of many the virtues, including being the most experience of all the presidential candidates.

Oyinlola also described Atiku as a humble man with large heart, of which he identified himself as one of the beneficiaries.

Former Gov. Boni Haruna of Adamawa, advised Nigerian youth not to bury their future by being a ready tool for mischief or falsehood to destroy anyone.

“Few months ago we were in the same venue to launch a book about Abubakar. Today we are here again for a play about him. We cannot be tired of telling his story.

“We will continue to tell the real stories about our leader because of his uniqueness,” he said.

The Convener of the Programme, Dr Barakat Sani, said the move was to celebrate Atiku who had become a reference to Nigerians, especially the younger generation.

She described Atiku as a man who was not born with silver spoon but through hard work and dedication he rose to become a great man.

“He is a man the country is waiting for to come and rescue it,” Sani said.

The stage play was about Atiku’s ’ life history including his birthday, education, career as Custom officer, marriage among others.

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