Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State and current presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has addressed circulating rumors regarding a potential merger with presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) in preparation for the 2027 elections.
In an interview, Kwankwaso firmly stated that he is unaware of any such agreements and emphasized that he has only heard about meetings being conducted by Atiku’s camp concerning the upcoming elections.
“This situation is quite distressing for me. There are claims that elders are spreading false information; they are discussing arrangements that simply do not exist. I’ve been informed that about forty-five Mallams gathered and made these announcements, but it’s untrue. I find this very disheartening,” he expressed.
Kwankwaso denied claims that there was an agreement in which Atiku would serve for four years, followed by himself for another four, and then Peter Obi for eight years, stating, “This pact does not exist; it has not been established.”
The former governor also criticized northern leaders for their role in candidate selection, accusing them of favoritism, particularly during presidential elections. He expressed frustration over their interference, arguing that such actions misrepresent the region and promote division, ultimately undermining democracy by supporting unqualified candidates.
Kwankwaso urged northern leaders to learn from past election outcomes and to refrain from influencing the selection process, advocating for a system that empowers the electorate to choose their preferred presidential candidate.
