A video has emerged showing the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the 2023 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, falling off the stage at a rally.
Conventional details: Although the exact date and place the incident happened cannot be ascertained, the video was disseminated by an unpopular Facebook user.
What really happened: In the video, The NNPP presidential candidate spotted a loose plank on his stage, and in the attempt to fix it, the other planks that were the ground of the stage caved-in. Kwankwaso was quickly helped back to his feet by stunned party chieftains.
What you should know about Kwankwaso: Despite being considered one of the dark horses in the race for the presidency in 2023, Kwankwaso is running in a general election for the first time. He was a former Kano State governor, minister, and envoy.
Kwankwaso's manifesto: The former two-term governor of Kano state had unveiled his Manifesto on November 1, 2022.
The 160-page manifesto and policy document entitled “My Pledges To You: The RMK2023 Blueprint”, highlighted 20 promises that he would bring to fruition if elected.
On security: He promised to tackle insecurity through a special approach, including increasing the police force to one million personnel.
On justice, economy, health and food: He also promised to ensure fairness and justice, revamp the economy, create job opportunities, reform the health sector, and ensure food security.
On Education: The presidential candidate said his administration would treat education as an investment, not an expenditure.