Former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has claimed that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso finds it difficult to remain in any political party where he does not wield complete influence, particularly over its structure in Kano State.
Ahmad made the remark in a post shared on his verified X account on Monday while reacting to the ongoing crisis within the North-West chapter of the ADC, especially in Kano, where some party candidates were recently replaced.
The changes were reportedly carried out as part of efforts to implement a power-sharing arrangement agreed upon by different factions of the Kwankwasiyya Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Commenting on the development, Ahmad argued that Kwankwaso has historically prioritized absolute control of political structures and has often been unwilling to operate within arrangements that limit his authority.
“I have told many people that Senator Kwankwaso cannot comfortably remain in any political party where he does not enjoy total control, particularly over the Kano State party structure.
“This was one of the major reasons he left the APC in 2018, despite the fact that there was arguably no better political platform available for him to advance his ambition.
“For Kwankwaso, maintaining complete dominance over the party machinery in Kano has always been a non-negotiable priority.”
Ahmad’s comments come amid growing tensions within the ADC in Kano, where recent political realignments and candidate substitutions have triggered debate among party members and stakeholders over the balance of power ahead of the next electoral cycle.
