Kwankwaso Affirms Obi's Commitment to 2027 Race

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former Governor of Kano State and vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), declared that Peter Obi will not step down from the 2027 presidential race in favor of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or any other party. This statement was made in response to criticism from the ADC Presidential Campaign Council regarding Kwankwaso's comments on opposition preparations.

He accused the ADC campaign team of unnecessary attacks on him, Obi, and the NDC, urging them to focus on presenting their own candidate. The ADC had alleged that Kwankwaso's comments were self-serving and could deepen divisions within the opposition.

Kwankwaso dismissed these allegations, asserting that the NDC remains committed to contesting the presidential election and rejecting claims that they are allied with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He emphasized that the ADC should concentrate on showcasing the strengths of their candidate rather than attacking the NDC.