Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice presidential candidate, Musa Kwankwaso, has ruled out withdrawing from the 2027 presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Kwankwaso disclosed this in a statement on Sunday while expressing concern over what he described as unnecessary attacks by the ADC Presidential Campaign Council against him, the NDC and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
He accused the ADC campaign team of attempting to portray the NDC presidential ticket as working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or planning to withdraw from the race in favour of the ADC candidate.
He warned the ADC to focus on presenting its candidate to Nigerians rather than attacking the NDC and its presidential ticket.
READ ALSO:
- 2027: ‘ADC Supporters Bitter Over Obi, Kwankwaso Divorce’ – Shehu Sani
- 2027: NDC May Restore Petrol Subsidy – Kwankwaso
- NDC Takes Obi-Kwankwaso Campaign To Ilorin Streets
“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 said.
Speaking further, Kwankwaso also warned that the ADC campaign team might attempt to mislead NDC supporters on the eve of the election with claims that the party intended to step down for its candidate.
“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 noted.
He further denied allegations that the NDC presidential ticket was working for the APC or any of its candidates, describing such claims as unfounded.
Kwankwaso maintained that the NDC remained a credible opposition platform, insisting that neither the APC-led government nor the ADC offered a better alternative to Nigerians.
“The APC-led government has failed Nigerians. The ADC offers no better alternative,” he said.
He described the NDC presidential ticket, identified in the statement as the OK ticket, as a credible option with a strong track record and support across Northern and Southern Nigeria.
According to him, the ticket is committed to uniting the country and addressing critical challenges in security, education, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and the economy.
Kwankwaso urged NDC supporters and Nigerians to remain committed to the party’s electoral ambition, expressing confidence in its chances of victory.
