Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has disclosed that his daughter advised him to work with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 general elections.
Kwankwaso made the revelation during an interview on ARISE News on Monday while speaking on the evolving political attitudes among young Nigerians and the increasing influence of youth participation in the country’s democratic process.
According to the former governor, many young Nigerians are becoming less concerned about ethnicity and religion in politics and are instead prioritising leadership quality and good governance.
“Even in the 2023 election, in my own house, my own daughter was telling me to go and work with Peter Obi,” Kwankwaso said.
He explained that the political choices and expectations of younger Nigerians often differ from those of older generations, noting that many political leaders have failed to recognise the growing impact of youths and social media on Nigeria’s political direction.
“You have leaders who hardly have any contact with the young men and women,” he stated.
Kwankwaso further observed that younger voters are increasingly demanding credible leadership capable of addressing the country’s economic and social challenges rather than relying on ethnic or religious sentiments during elections.
“People are talking of religion. Some people are talking of ethnicity, but the younger people are looking for the right leadership for this country. And I think they are absolutely right,” he added.
The comments come amid ongoing discussions about the role played by young voters in the 2023 elections, which witnessed increased youth participation and strong social media engagement across different political parties and candidates.
