Kwankwaso Advocates for Northern-South-East Reconciliation

Rabiu Kwankwaso, a prominent northern leader and former governor of Kano State, has expressed a commitment to reconciling with the South-East region of Nigeria. In an interview with the BBC, he highlighted the historical political alliances between the North and South-East, citing the collaboration during Nigeria's first and second republics.

Kwankwaso recalled the role of the Northern Peoples Congress (NPC) in facilitating the return of former Biafran leader Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu from exile after the Nigerian Civil War, which ended in 1970. He emphasized that the Northern leaders' decision to embrace reconciliation should not be interpreted as hostility towards the South-West region.

Kwankwaso also warned against political divisions based on religion and regional lines, asserting that Nigeria's progress relies on unity, mutual respect, and inclusive leadership. He noted the importance of forgiveness and working together for the nation's future.