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Kwankwaso Denies Presidential Bid, Cites Ongoing Consultations
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Kwankwaso Denies Presidential Bid, Cites Ongoing Consultations

From Vanguard · (10m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has denied declaring interest in the 2027 presidential race or endorsing any aspirant.
  • Kwankwaso stated that consultations are ongoing regarding his political future and that of his associates, involving various political stakeholders.
  • He cited internal and legal challenges facing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a reason for the ongoing consultations and uncertainty.

Speculation surrounding the political future of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has been definitively addressed by the politician himself. Kwankwaso has firmly stated that he has neither declared an intention to run for the presidency in 2027 nor endorsed any candidate, dismissing all contrary reports as premature and unfounded. This clarification comes amidst ongoing consultations concerning his political path forward and that of his associates.

I’ve not declared for president, nor endorsed anyone

— Rabiu Musa KwankwasoDirect denial of presidential aspirations and endorsements.

Kwankwaso explained that these consultations involve leaders from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and other key stakeholders. The purpose is to determine the most suitable political direction. He attributed the current uncertainty, in part, to the internal and legal complexities plaguing the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Recent court rulings have indeed left the ADC in a precarious position, with disputes over its leadership and convention outcomes.

no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of his associates, stressing that ongoing consultations are still in progress.

— Rabiu Musa KwankwasoExplaining the current state of political planning.

The former Minister of Defence drew parallels between the challenges facing the ADC and those previously encountered by his own political group, which exited the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) due to what he described as externally induced legal issues. He also expressed concern over potential moves by the Attorney General of the Federation to seek the deregistration of the ADC, highlighting the volatile political landscape.

The consultations involve leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and other stakeholders as part of efforts to determine the best political path forward.

— Rabiu Musa KwankwasoDetailing the scope of the ongoing political consultations.

Reaffirming his commitment to party unity and national interest, Kwankwaso recalled his history of participating in presidential primaries and supporting eventual winners. He emphasized that the ADC has yet to zone its presidential ticket or make any decisions on a candidate, reinforcing his earlier statement that any declarations or endorsements would be premature. His absence from recent ADC meetings was due to unavoidable personal commitments, for which he had informed the party leadership. Any definitive decisions regarding his political trajectory will be formally communicated in due course.

Kwankwaso attributed the uncertainty to internal and legal challenges facing the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing recent court rulings that have left the party in a fragile position.

— UnknownExplaining the reasons behind the political uncertainty.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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