Kwankwaso never threatened to leave NDC, says party spokesman

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has vehemently denied rumors that its vice-presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, threatened to exit the party. National Publicity Secretary Osa Director dismissed the reports as "conjectures and media speculations" designed to damage the NDC's image.

Director insisted that Kwankwaso has never considered leaving the party, attributing the rumors to political adversaries aiming to sow discord. These claims emerged after the NDC adjusted its candidate list in Kano State, reportedly altering an agreement that allocated 60% of positions and tickets to Kwankwaso's loyalists, the Kwankwasiyya movement, and 40% to the established party structure.

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At no time did our leader, Kwankwaso, threaten to leave the party. Those were just conjectures and media speculations trying to demarket the party, and we know where they are coming from.

While acknowledging that disagreements over nominations are common in political parties, especially during election preparations, NDC officials maintain that no threat was made. They stated that consultations are ongoing to address any concerns stemming from the candidate selection process. The NDC, founded in 2026, is positioning itself for the 2027 general elections with a ticket featuring former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and Kwankwaso.

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