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Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to concentrate on allegations raised by Vice-President Kashim Shettima against its presidential candidate rather than directing attacks at him and his running mate, Peter Obi.
Kwankwaso accused the ADC Presidential Campaign Council of engaging in unnecessary political exchanges with the NDC as parties position themselves ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a statement published on his X account on Sunday, the former Kano State governor expressed concern over what he described as efforts by the ADC campaign team to portray the NDC presidential ticket as an ally of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He also alleged that the ADC was attempting to convince Nigerians that the NDC would eventually withdraw its presidential candidacy and support the opposition party's candidate shortly before the election.
Kwankwaso argued that the ADC should prioritise responding to the allegations Shettima had reportedly made against its presidential candidate instead of focusing on him and Obi.
“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.
The NDC vice-presidential candidate insisted that his party had no intention of abandoning the presidential contest in favour of the ADC or any other political organisation.
He further warned that NDC supporters could face what he described as misleading claims from the ADC campaign team as election day approaches, particularly suggestions that the NDC planned to step aside for another candidate.
Kwankwaso maintained that the NDC remained determined to contest the election, expressing confidence in the party's leadership, preparedness and ability to govern Nigeria.
“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,” Kwankwaso stated.
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He also rejected allegations that the NDC presidential ticket was working in the interest of the APC, arguing that there was no justification for the party to withdraw from the race.
Assessing the country's political options, Kwankwaso criticised the APC-led administration over its performance and questioned whether the ADC could provide a sufficiently different approach to the challenges confronting Nigerians.
He maintained that the NDC ticket, comprising Obi and himself, represented a credible alternative capable of bringing Nigerians together and addressing major national problems.
According to Kwankwaso, the ticket would prioritise issues including insecurity, unemployment, education, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and economic development.
He also presented the NDC presidential ticket as a platform with the potential to attract support from both Northern and Southern Nigeria, stressing the importance of national unity in addressing the country's difficulties.
Kwankwaso urged NDC supporters to remain committed to the party's campaign and work towards victory in the 2027 general election, despite the political disagreements and accusations emerging among opposition groups.
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