Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports linking him to a proposed joint presidential ticket with Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that no decision has been made regarding his political future.
In a statement released on Saturday night, Kwankwaso clarified that he has neither declared interest in the presidency nor endorsed any aspirant, amid growing speculation following last month’s opposition summit in Ibadan.
“We have noted recent media reports suggesting a possible alliance and realignment, particularly within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), but these claims are unfounded,” he said.
The former presidential candidate of the NNPP stressed that the ADC has not zoned its presidential ticket or selected any candidate for the 2027 race. He described circulating campaign posters and claims of a potential alliance with Obi as premature and misleading.
Kwankwaso also referenced the ongoing internal crisis within the ADC, worsened by a recent Supreme Court ruling that nullified an earlier Court of Appeal decision in the party’s leadership dispute, noting that the situation has created uncertainty within the party.
Reflecting on his exit from the NNPP, he said it was due to external legal pressures that made continued membership untenable, adding that similar challenges have now emerged within the ADC.
He revealed that consultations are ongoing with key stakeholders across other political platforms, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), as he and his allies consider their next political move.
Kwankwaso assured that a final decision would be communicated to the public at the appropriate time.
