By Ghazali Ibrahim
Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports linking him to a proposed joint presidential ticket with former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that no decision has been made regarding his political future.
In a statement issued on Saturday night, Kwankwaso also refuted claims that he had declared interest in the 2027 presidential race or endorsed any aspirant, amid growing speculation following last month’s opposition summit in Ibadan.
He said recent media reports suggesting a possible alliance or realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were misleading.
“We have noted recent media reports and discussions suggesting a possible realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to the current challenges facing the party,” he said.
The former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) had been linked to Obi in reports claiming both politicians were considering a joint ticket, with supporters circulating campaign posters online and speculating about a potential coalition outside the ADC.
However, Kwankwaso stressed that no final decision had been reached.
“In light of the misleading narratives in the public domain, I wish to state categorically that no final decision has been taken regarding my political future or that of my political associates,” he added.
He further clarified that the ADC had neither zoned its presidential ticket nor settled for any candidate for the 2027 election.
“The ADC is yet to zone its presidential ticket or take any decision on a candidate. I have therefore neither declared any intention to run for president nor endorsed any aspirant. All speculations to the contrary are premature and unfounded,” he said.
Kwankwaso also pointed to the party’s internal crisis, worsened by a recent Supreme Court ruling that voided an earlier Court of Appeal judgment in the ADC leadership dispute, noting that the development has deepened uncertainty within the party.
“We left the NNPP due to externally influenced legal challenges that made our stay perilous. The ADC has now also been drawn into similar difficulties,” he said.
He disclosed that consultations are ongoing with leaders of other political platforms, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), as he and his allies consider their next political steps.
“Consequently, like other major stakeholders, we have commenced wide-ranging consultations, including with leaders of the NDC, PRP and others, to explore the best options for protecting our democratic interests. We shall communicate our decision in due course,” Kwankwaso stated.
