The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has alleged that several state governors who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) believe the Presidency will manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections in their favour.
Speaking during an interview on Central TV, the former Kano State governor described the development as unfortunate, saying many politicians have lost confidence in the electorate and now rely on state institutions to secure electoral victories.
Kwankwaso claimed that members of the ruling party believe they enjoy the backing of security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), adding that desperation is driving many governors to align with the APC.
He said, “It is not only the governor of Kano that is in the APC. Almost all the governors are of the opinion that they should join the ruling party because they believe that the Presidency will write results for them.
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“We are in a very unfortunate situation in the country where politicians are not too worried about the voters. They believe that the security agencies and INEC are on their side.
“Because of desperation, many governors can do anything now.”
