‘We Won’t Step Down For Atiku’ — Kwankwaso Fires Back At ADC

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has rejected claims that his social gathering’s presidential ticket might withdraw from the 2027 election in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

Kwankwaso, who’s operating alongside NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, additionally accused the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) of launching pointless assaults towards him, Obi and their social gathering.

He made the remarks in a press release posted on his verified X deal with on Sunday afternoon, insisting that the NDC ticket remained dedicated to contesting the presidential election.

“Let me state clearly and unequivocally: we will not withdraw our candidature for the ADC or any other party. We remain confident in our capacity, competence, and readiness to lead Nigeria,” he stated.

Kwankwaso alleged that quite than presenting the competence, credibility and capability of its personal candidate to Nigerians, the ADC marketing campaign council was targeted on creating mischief towards the NDC and its presidential ticket.

He stated the alleged assaults included makes an attempt to painting the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket as working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and strategies that it may withdraw from the race on the final minute in favour of the ADC candidate.

The former Kano State governor warned that the ADC-PCC would possibly try and mislead NDC supporters on the eve of the election by claiming that the social gathering supposed to step apart for Atiku.

“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. These claims are unfounded and should be treated as such,” he acknowledged.

Kwankwaso additionally challenged the ADC marketing campaign council to deal with allegations levelled towards its presidential candidate by Vice-President Kashim Shettima quite than focusing on him and Obi.

“The ADC-PCC would be better served directing its energy toward rebutting the serious allegations levelled against their candidate by the Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, instead of targeting me and His Excellency Peter Obi,” he stated.

Kwankwaso additionally criticised the APC-led administration, accusing it of failing Nigerians, whereas arguing that the ADC didn’t provide a greater various.

“The APC-led government has failed Nigerians. The ADC offers no better alternative,” he declared.

He described the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket as a reputable and viable choice for Nigerians, citing its expertise, document of achievements, credibility and help throughout Northern and Southern Nigeria.

According to Kwankwaso, the ticket is dedicated to selling nationwide unity and addressing important challenges affecting the nation, together with insecurity, training, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and the economic system.

He additional maintained that the NDC remained the nation’s most formidable opposition social gathering and urged supporters to stay dedicated to its electoral ambition.

“We believe the NDC remains the most formidable and viable opposition party in the country. I therefore urge all our supporters and well-meaning Nigerians to continue working toward the victory of our great party,” Kwankwaso added.