Dickson leads closed-door peace talks to stop NDC crisis in Kano

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Seriake Dickson is spearheading closed-door peace talks in Kano State to address an internal party crisis. The discussions aim to resolve disputes stemming from primary elections, particularly between the influential Kwankwasiya Movement and other party members.

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Senator Dickson and the NDC leadership are mediating in the process in order to enhance inclusion and participation by every party member.

Osa Director, the NDC's national spokesperson, confirmed the peace talks were productive and part of broader efforts to ensure inclusivity. He emphasized that the party leadership respects internal democracy and will not impose candidates in Kano or any other state. Director also cautioned against circulating unofficial primary election results, stating that no official results have been released.

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The NDC leadership will not impose candidates in Kano State, and indeed across the nation as the party cherishes the virtues of internal democracy.

The crisis reportedly arose from allegations by some NDC members in the North-west that the Kwankwasiya Movement, founded by former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, was attempting to secure dominance within the party's regional structure. These concerns were detailed in a petition submitted to the national leadership by the NDC's North-west Vice-Chairman, Mohammed Serina, and Kano State Chairman, Hussaini Mariga. The petition followed the circulation of purported primary election results on Facebook, which showed a majority of winners affiliated with the Kwankwasiya Movement.

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Hence, the public and party members are urged to disregard any such list in circulation.