'We have to forgive ourselves' — Kwankwaso calls for north, south-east unity

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, called for renewed political cooperation between the north and South-East. In an interview with BBC Igbo, he urged Nigerians to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation, noting that First Republic leaders formed an alliance between the NPC and NCNC, and that Shehu Shagari maintained close ties with the South-East after the civil war. He also praised late former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, describing him as a friend of the North.