2027 Elections: Tension as Kwankwaso Threatens to Quit NDC, Reasons Emerge
- Rabiu Kwankwaso has reportedly threatened to quit NDC over candidate changes linked to 60/40 power-sharing arrangement in Kano
- The party had defended the move and argued that it reflected the agreed distribution between the Kwankwasiyya bloc and the NDC structure
- The development has sparked tension within the opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 elections despite Peter Obi naming Kwankwaso as his running mate
Former Kano state governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reportedly threatened to exit the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following a growing dispute over candidate selection in Kano state ahead of the 2027 elections.
The tension stems from adjustments made by the party to enforce an existing 60/40 power-sharing arrangement between the Kwankwasiyya bloc and the original NDC structure.
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Kano: NDC defends replacement of candidates
A document signed by the Kano state NDC chairman, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga, confirmed that several previously submitted candidates were replaced to reflect the agreed formula, which allocates 60 per cent of positions to the Kwankwasiyya group and 40 per cent to the party structure.
The memo, which was also copied to NDC national leaders, explained that the decision was aimed at maintaining internal balance and party unity, Punch reported.
However, the development has triggered dissatisfaction within the Kwankwaso camp, with concerns over alleged breach of trust in the implementation process.
Growing uncertainty in NDC ahead of 2027
The revised list affects key federal constituency and state assembly tickets across Kano, including Kumbotso, Nassarawa, Kano Municipal, Dala, Tarauni, and Dawakin Kudu.
In a related political development, NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi recently announced Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 election, a move that signalled a major opposition alliance.
"The issue is not just about numbers, but about trust and respect for agreements reached by all stakeholders,” a party insider familiar with the matter said.
The unfolding tension now raises questions over the stability of the emerging opposition coalition as preparations for 2027 intensify.
LP warns NDC
The Labour Party (LP) has warned Senator Seriake Dickson leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to beware of their alliance with Peter Obi and his supporters ahead of the 2027 elections.
The LP national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, said Obi and his supporters’ political motive is to conquer and illegally take over leadership of any political party that accommodates them.
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