Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has extended warm wishes to the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as he celebrates his 68th birthday.
In a message posted on his official Facebook page, Governor Yusuf commended Kwankwaso’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape, describing him as a mentor and a pillar of national development.
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“Dear Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, I felicitate with you, my mentor and our National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on the occasion of your 68th birthday anniversary,” Yusuf wrote.
Reflecting on their 38-year-long relationship, the governor emphasized the invaluable knowledge and experience he has gained from working closely with Kwankwaso. “Your leadership quality and range of political influence cut across the length and breadth of the country. Your political philosophy has impacted communities, inspired quality leaders, and contributed profoundly to humanity. You are indeed an indisputable force in the Nigerian polity,” Yusuf added.
On behalf of his family and the people of Kano State, Governor Yusuf wished the former Kano State governor continued success and more years of service to the nation.
Kwankwaso’s political career spans decades, having held key positions such as Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, two-time Governor of Kano State, Minister of Defence, Special Envoy to Darfur and Somalia, Senator, and most recently, the NNPP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections.
