Kwankwaso Says He Would Have No Problem Accepting An Election Loss

New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has said he will accept the outcome of the 2023 presidential election if it is not in his favor.

But Kwankwaso, speaking at a town hall meeting with staff and students at the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) on Monday, said elections must be free and fair.

“I have no problem with accepting losing election. The best way to accept the 2023 election is by doing the right thing – free, fair and of course credible election,” Kwankwaso said.

The former defence minister also promised to increase the numerical strength of the country’s armed forces, as part of his security strategy.

He engaged with students and management staff of the university on his manifesto, including security, education, youth inclusivity, unemployment, and the economy.

“I have no problem with accepting losing election. The best way to accept the 2023 election is by doing the right thing – free, fair and of course credible election.

“We have decided and it’s there in our blueprint that we will tackle the issue of insecurity. We are very angry that today, as we’re sitting here, we have so many people, young men and women being kidnapped.

“We will give a lot of opportunity to the young men and women to serve this country as members of the armed forces, members of the police, members of the DSS and so on,” he said.