Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reportedly threatened to leave the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following the replacement of several Kwankwasiyya faction candidates in Kano.
The NDC was reported to have replaced several candidates earlier submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano State over an alleged breach of a power-sharing agreement contained in a document signed by the Kano State NDC Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga.
According to reports, the disagreement began after the party leadership allegedly replaced some previously submitted candidates to reflect the agreed sharing formula. A memo reportedly signed by the Kano State NDC Chairman, Hussaini Isah Mairiga, stated that the changes were necessary to maintain balance within the party and uphold internal agreements.
Party insiders said the crisis affects several key constituencies across Kano, including Kumbotso, Nassarawa, Dala, Tarauni and Kano Municipal, raising concerns about the stability of the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the next elections.
Adjustments has been made to the Kano State House of Assembly tickets in Dala, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo, and Dawakin Kudu constituencies.
The NDC explained that there was a standing agreement for elective positions and party offices to be shared on a 60–40 basis, with the Kwankwasiyya bloc receiving 60 per cent and the original party structure retaining 40 per cent.
