By Anwar Usman
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Engr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Tuesday met with party stakeholders in Cross River State to map out strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in Calabar, Kwankwaso urged party members to prioritise unity and strengthen the party’s presence across the state.
He said, “I thank all the leaders and members of NNPP in Cross River State. I want to use this opportunity to thank you for receiving us. We are so happy with the leadership of the party in the state. I want to encourage you to work hard to ensure unity within the party.”
He stated that the party must work with “one mind” if it hopes to win both the state and national elections in 2027.
“Let me thank you for what you did during the last election in 2023. I urge you to work harder so that by the grace of God our party, the NNPP will win election in Cross River and Nigeria.”
He further stated that, “ensure unity within the party especially now that we have a new big office in Calabar and many local government areas across Cross River state. On behalf of members of my entourage, I want to say thank you and God bless you”.
The party chairman of the state, Barr. Tony Odey, described Kwankwaso’s visit as a morale booster.
Odey said, “We have assembled stakeholders from different walks of life to engage in meaningful discussion, share ideas and chart a new course for our collective progress. Your insight and guidance will undoubtedly enrich our capacity.”
Furthermore, he acknowledged the efforts and contributions of the Contact Committee led by Alhaji Ahmed Bichi, for providing office accommodation and donation of an official vehicle, which he described as “sources of envy to other Political Parties in the State”.
Earlier, the publicity secretary Odey Nyambi, while delivering vote of thanks, thanked the national leader for engaging stakeholders and supporters in the state, assuring that NNPP will win Cross River in the 2027 general elections.