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No fighting in NDC over campaign council - Kwankwasiyya spokesman

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  • A spokesman for the Kwankwasiyya Movement denied reports of internal fighting within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding campaign council formation.
  • He stated that presidential candidate Peter Obi, vice presidential candidate Rabi’u Kwankwaso, and other stakeholders are collaborating to create a credible campaign team.
  • The party also clarified that its reconciliation committee addresses primary election losers, not internal disputes.

A spokesman for the Kwankwasiyya Movement has refuted claims of internal conflict within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) concerning the formation of its campaign council. Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed asserted that the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, are working collaboratively with stakeholders to establish a credible campaign team for the 2027 elections.

I want to make it clear to you that there is no in-house fighting in NDC as regards any campaign structure or what have you.

— Dr. Habibu Sale MohammedDenying reports of internal conflict within the NDC.

Mohammed emphasized that there is no division or infighting within the NDC, stating, "As far as we know, there is no problem whatsoever within the party. Nobody is fighting over anything else." He dismissed the alleged crisis, reiterating that all key figures are united in their efforts to lead the party to success.

The spokesman also addressed the recent establishment of a reconciliation committee, clarifying its purpose. He explained that the committee aims to engage with contestants who lost in primary elections, a common practice across political parties to ensure inclusivity. This initiative is intended to make those who did not emerge as candidates feel like integral parts of the NDC.

Both the presidential candidate and his running mate and the party leader, together with other stakeholders, are actually working hand in hand to ensure they have a credible campaign council that will lead the party to success. So there is no division or infighting in the house.

— Dr. Habibu Sale MohammedAsserting unity among NDC leadership regarding campaign preparations.

Furthermore, the NDC is organizing efforts to centralize and coordinate the activities of various individuals and groups eager to participate in the campaign. A dedicated committee is being formed to harmonize these movements, ensuring their contributions positively impact the party and strengthen its position for the upcoming elections.

As far as we know, there is no problem whatsoever within the party. Nobody is fighting over anything else.

— Dr. Habibu Sale MohammedFurther dismissing allegations of internal crisis.
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