Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has dominated out withdrawing from the 2027 presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or some other celebration. Kwankwaso said this in a publish on his X account, the place he expressed concern over what he……
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has dominated out withdrawing from the 2027 presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or some other celebration.
Kwankwaso said this in a publish on his X account, the place he expressed concern over what he described as assaults by the ADC Presidential Campaign Council in opposition to him, the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the celebration.
“I have noted with deep concern the conduct of the ADC campaign team. The attacks directed at me, our presidential candidate His Excellency Peter Obi, and our party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), are unnecessary and unhelpful,” he mentioned.
He accused the ADC marketing campaign workforce of specializing in attacking the NDC ticket slightly than presenting the competence and credibility of its personal candidate to Nigerians.
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“Rather than focusing on presenting the competence, credibility, and capacity of their own candidate as we have consistently done by placing our credentials and record of achievements before Nigerians, the ADC Presidential Campaign Council appears intent on creating mischief against our party and ticket,” Kwankwaso mentioned.
He added that the alleged marketing campaign included makes an attempt to painting the NDC ticket as working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or planning to withdraw from the race in favour of the ADC candidate.
Kwankwaso urged the ADC Presidential Campaign Council to deal with allegations reportedly levelled in opposition to its candidate by Vice-President Kashim Shettima as an alternative of concentrating on him and Obi.
“The ADC-PCC would be better served directing its energy toward rebutting the serious allegations levelled against their candidate by the Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, instead of targeting me and His Excellency Peter Obi,” he mentioned.
The former Kano State governor additionally warned that the ADC marketing campaign workforce may try to mislead NDC supporters on the eve of the election by claiming that the celebration’s candidates supposed to withdraw.
“Let me state clearly and unequivocally: we will not withdraw our candidature for the ADC or any other party. We remain confident in our capacity, competence, and readiness to lead Nigeria,” he mentioned.
He additional denied any alliance with the APC, insisting that the NDC ticket, known as the “OK ticket”, was neither working for nor performing on behalf of the ruling celebration or any of its candidates.
“The APC-led government has failed Nigerians. The ADC offers no better alternative,” Kwankwaso mentioned, including that the NDC ticket supplied a reputable possibility with a document of feat and help throughout Northern and Southern Nigeria.
He described the ticket as one dedicated to nationwide unity and addressing challenges in safety, training, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and the financial system.
Kwankwaso additionally described the NDC because the nation’s most formidable opposition celebration and urged supporters and Nigerians to work in direction of its victory.
“I therefore urge all our supporters and well-meaning Nigerians to continue working toward the victory of our great party,” he mentioned.
