Insecurity In Nigeria Has Created More Widows, Orphans Nationwide – Kwankwaso Condemns Bad Governance
Kwankwaso made the remarks on Saturday at the national convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja, where he delivered a speech.
Aformer Kano State governor and former senator, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has lamented what he described as a deepening decline in Nigeria’s quality of life, warning that worsening insecurity is leaving behind a growing number of widows, orphans, and internally displaced families across the country.
Kwankwaso made the remarks on Saturday at the national convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja, where he delivered a speech.
Opening his address, he said: “Fellow Nigerians, It is with immense pleasure and a deep sense of fulfilment that I address you today on this historic occasion of the National Convention of our great party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Abuja.”
The former governor noted that the NDC was gradually evolving into a major political force, attracting widespread interest across the country.
“Since we joined this party, together with numerous stakeholders, millions of supporters, and well-meaning Nigerians, the NDC has continued to attract quality members and ignite enthusiastic conversations among citizens and observers both at home and abroad. What began as a bold movement is steadily becoming a formidable platform for national renewal,” he said.
Kwankwaso further urged the NDC to set a new standard of leadership that would move Nigeria away from division and discrimination. “This party shall also ensure to change the way things are done today by prioritising leadership without ethnic jingoism and religious favouritism,” he said.
According to him, rebuilding Nigeria’ institutions and restoring public trust would require a deliberate shift in leadership culture, one that guarantees dignity for citizens both at home and in the diaspora.
He concluded his address by urging increased civic participation and mobilisation for the electoral process, calling on Nigerians to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and actively support the party’s democratic agenda. He stressed that sustained engagement remains central to achieving meaningful political change and national renewal.
However, much of his speech focused on Nigeria’s current socio-economic and security challenges, which he described as evidence of governance failure and poor leadership choices over time.
Kwankwaso warned that Nigeria was at a defining moment in its history, arguing that the country had failed to position itself to benefit from global changes.
“Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. The world is undergoing a profound geopolitical shift, yet our nation has been caught unprepared, largely because of poor leadership. Instead of positioning Nigeria to seize emerging opportunities, bad governance has left us bearing the brunt of global changes,” he stated.
He painted a grim picture of living conditions across the country, linking insecurity to widespread human suffering.
“We are witnessing a sharp decline in the quality of life. Insecurity has created widows and orphans across the land. Millions have been displaced from their homes. Investments are fleeing, critical infrastructure is neglected, the education system is collapsing, and harsh economic policies have been imposed on citizens without meaningful safety nets or relief,” he said.
The senator stressed that the current realities were not only economic but deeply human, with insecurity reshaping family structures and communities across regions.
Kwankwaso also drew historical parallels, referencing past political alliances that he said helped stabilise Nigeria during periods of national uncertainty.
He cited early nationalist coalitions and post-independence political arrangements as examples of unity-driven leadership that the country should learn from.
In a major political position during the convention, Kwankwaso expressed support for the party’s zoning arrangement. “It is therefore with great sense of unity and solidarity, that as a loyal party member, I support the decision to zone the presidential ticket of the NDC to the South, so that it allows the region to complete its turn in producing national leadership,” he said.
He added that the decision represented an opportunity for national healing and political fairness, insisting that the party must remain committed to equity and inclusiveness in its internal arrangements.
“We shall work in abidance with the party’s agreement to ensure fairness and federal character in all ramifications,” he added.
Kwankwaso further urged the NDC to set a new standard of leadership that would move Nigeria away from division and discrimination. “This party shall also ensure to change the way things are done today by prioritising leadership without ethnic jingoism and religious favouritism,” he said.
According to him, rebuilding Nigeria’ institutions and restoring public trust would require a deliberate shift in leadership culture, one that guarantees dignity for citizens both at home and in the diaspora.
He concluded his address by urging increased civic participation and mobilisation for the electoral process, calling on Nigerians to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and actively support the party’s democratic agenda. He stressed that sustained engagement remains central to achieving meaningful political change and national renewal.
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