Kano Gubernatorial Candidate Disqualification Controversy

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso accused Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf of attempting to disqualify the Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, ahead of the 2027 elections, alleging legal maneuvers to prevent electoral competition.

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of political blackmail regarding the candidacy of Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo for the 2027 election, denying any involvement in legal actions against him.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) denied allegations from Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso that it was plotting to disqualify the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 elections, calling the claims false and politically motivated.