Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has ruled out any possibility of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) withdrawing from the 2027 presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing the latter’s Presidential Campaign Council of directing unnecessary attacks at his party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Kwankwaso said the NDC remained committed to its presidential ambition and would not support the ADC or any other party at the last minute, dismissing suggestions that his party was working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement, Kwankwaso expressed concern over what he described as attempts by the ADC Presidential Campaign Council to undermine the NDC ticket rather than focus on presenting the credentials and capacity of its own presidential candidate to Nigerians.
He alleged that the ADC campaign team was attempting to portray the NDC as working for the APC or preparing to withdraw from the presidential contest in favour of the ADC candidate.
Kwankwaso warned that such claims could be deployed on the eve of the election to mislead NDC supporters, insisting that the party’s position on its participation in the race remained unchanged.
“We will not withdraw our candidature for the ADC or any other party,” he said, expressing confidence in the capacity, competence and readiness of the NDC ticket to lead Nigeria.
He also rejected suggestions that the NDC presidential ticket, identified in the statement as the OK ticket, was working on behalf of the APC or any of its candidates.
The former Kano State governor argued that the ADC campaign council should concentrate on addressing allegations raised by Kashim Shettima, the vice president, against the ADC presidential candidate instead of attacking the NDC leadership.
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Kwankwaso’s remarks highlight the growing contest for political relevance among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election, with the possibility of alliances, defections and last-minute political realignments likely to remain contentious issues.
He further criticised both the APC-led administration and the ADC, arguing that neither offered the kind of alternative Nigerians needed to address the country’s economic and development challenges.
According to him, the NDC ticket represents a credible alternative, with the capacity to attract support across northern and southern Nigeria.
Kwankwaso described the ticket as a unifying platform capable of addressing insecurity, weaknesses in education, agricultural challenges, infrastructure deficits, healthcare concerns and economic difficulties.
He maintained that the NDC had the credibility, experience and support base required to provide a viable alternative to the current administration.
The statement also sought to reassure NDC supporters that the party would remain in the presidential contest, urging them and other Nigerians who shared its vision to sustain their commitment to its electoral victory.
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Kwankwaso’s declaration comes amid growing political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections, as opposition figures and parties seek to establish their positions and appeal to voters dissatisfied with the performance of the ruling party.
He insisted that the NDC remained a formidable opposition platform and urged Nigerians not to be distracted by what he described as unfounded claims about its presidential ambition.
“Nigeria will be OK,” Kwankwaso declared.
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