Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has ruled out the possibility of withdrawing the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential ticket in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or any other political party ahead of the 2027 general election.
Kwankwaso, the NDC vice-presidential candidate alongside its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, said the party would not step down for any political party, describing allegations suggesting otherwise as unfounded.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook account, Kwankwaso criticised the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) over what he described as unnecessary attacks against him, Obi and the NDC.
He accused the council of attempting to create mischief rather than presenting its candidate’s credentials and achievements to Nigerians.
Kwankwaso also dismissed allegations that the NDC ticket was working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the party was independently pursuing its presidential ambition.
“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 said.
He urged the ADC campaign council to focus on addressing allegations made against its candidate by Vice-President Kashim Shettima rather than attacking the NDC leadership.
Kwankwaso further warned that the ADC might attempt to mislead NDC supporters on the eve of the election by claiming that the party intended to withdraw from the race.
He described the APC-led government as a failure, adding that the ADC did not offer a better alternative to Nigerians.
According to him, the NDC’s “OK ticket” represents a credible alternative, with the capacity to address the country’s challenges in security, education, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and the economy.
He said the ticket was committed to national unity and had broad support across Northern and Southern Nigeria.
Kwankwaso urged NDC supporters and Nigerians to remain committed to the party’s electoral ambition, expressing confidence that it could emerge victorious.
“Nigeria will be OK,” he added.
