The Kwankwasiyya Movement has firmly denied reports suggesting that its leader and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is considering leaving the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group described the claims as baseless and insisted that neither Kwankwaso nor the movement has threatened to quit over recent candidate substitutions.
Movement Dismisses Rumours
Speaking on the matter, the movement's spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, stated that Kwankwaso regards the reports as mere rumours. Mohammed maintained that there is no disagreement between Kwankwaso and the party leadership regarding the selection of candidates.
“The Kwankwasiyya Movement, and neither its leader, is complaining,” he asserted. According to him, reports linking the movement to threats of withdrawal emerged after some candidates initially associated with the bloc were replaced, but he stressed that such claims lack substance.
Primaries Followed Due Process
The spokesperson explained that the NDC conducted its primaries on 29 May in full compliance with the Electoral Act and guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He added that party stakeholders had previously agreed to adopt a consensus approach where necessary, with candidates subsequently affirmed and submitted without internal disputes.
Commitment to Party Unity
Mohammed further stated that Kwankwaso has not communicated any grievance to the movement concerning the party's decisions. He said the NDC remains focused on strengthening internal cohesion as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general election.
This clarification comes amid heightened political manoeuvring and speculation about alliances and defections as the next election cycle approaches. The Kwankwasiyya Movement reaffirmed its loyalty to the NDC and its commitment to working within the party structure to achieve its political objectives.
