Kwankwaso denies reports of leaving NDC over Kano candidate list
Rabiu Kwankwaso has not threatened to leave the Nigeria Democratic Congress, according to the party’s spokesman. The party dismissed reports of internal crisis as mere speculation and attempts to undermine their unity. Osa Director, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, stated that disagreements over nominations are normal and consultations are ongoing to resolve any concerns. The NDC remains focused on reconciliation and preparing for upcoming elections.
Key takeaways
- The NDC denied claims that Rabiu Kwankwaso threatened to leave the party over candidate selection issues in Kano State.
- Osa Director described the reports as media speculation and attempts to demarket the party.
- The controversy followed changes to the party’s candidate list, affecting members of the Kwankwasiyya movement.
- Under a power-sharing arrangement, the Kwankwasiyya group reportedly received 60 per cent of positions, while the existing NDC structure got 40 per cent.
- Party officials emphasized ongoing consultations and reaffirmed their commitment to resolving internal disagreements through dialogue.
