The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed allegations that the party’s presidential ticket is working in the interest of the ruling All Progressives Congress, insisting that it remains committed to its independent political ambition ahead of the 2027 general election.
Kwankwaso declared that the NDC presidential ticket, comprising Peter Obi and himself, had no arrangement with the APC and would not withdraw from the presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or any other political party.
“The OK ticket is neither working for nor acting on behalf of the APC or any of its candidates. We see no possibility or reason to withdraw from the presidential race in favour of the ADC candidate or any other,” he said.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, the former Kano State governor accused the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) of directing its attention towards attacking the NDC leadership rather than promoting its own candidate and presenting policy proposals to Nigerians.
He described claims that the NDC was acting on behalf of the APC or planning to step aside for the ADC as baseless, alleging that such narratives were intended to mislead voters.
Kwankwaso also accused the ADC campaign team of engaging in “mischief” against his party and urged NDC supporters to disregard any last-minute announcements suggesting that the party had endorsed another presidential candidate or abandoned its ambition.
He challenged the ADC campaign council to address allegations reportedly made against its presidential candidate by Vice President Kashim Shettima instead of focusing its criticism on the NDC’s presidential ticket.
The NDC vice-presidential candidate also faulted the APC-led administration over what he described as its failure to meet Nigerians’ expectations. However, he argued that the ADC had yet to demonstrate that it offered a better alternative.
Reaffirming his party’s commitment to the 2027 election, Kwankwaso urged supporters to remain focused on the NDC’s campaign and its stated policy priorities.
He said the party intended to address insecurity, improve education, strengthen agriculture, expand infrastructure, enhance healthcare delivery and revive the economy, while promoting national unity.
Kwankwaso expressed confidence in the NDC’s readiness to contest the election, concluding his message with the declaration: “Nigeria will be OK,” he added.
