*Dismisses hypothesis over last-minute take care of opposition occasion
*Says neither APC nor ADC presents Nigerians the choice his ticket represents
*You can’t distract us, your response exposes alleged alliance with Tinubu, says ADC-PCC
Chuks Okocha and Sunday Aborisade in Abuja
Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dominated out withdrawing from the 2027 presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or every other political occasion, insisting that his joint ticket with Mr. Peter Obi, remained dedicated to contesting the election.
Kwankwaso, who’s working alongside a former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, stated the NDC wouldn’t give up its candidacy to a different occasion, dismissing hypothesis a couple of potential last-minute association with the ADC as unfounded.
In an announcement expressing concern over the current exchanges between the 2 opposition camps, the previous Kano State governor criticised what he described as pointless assaults by the ADC Presidential Campaign Council on him, Obi and the NDC.
He argued that opposition events ought to focus on presenting their candidates’ credentials and coverage options to Nigerians slightly than participating in exchanges that would undermine cooperation amongst events difficult the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The attacks directed at me, our presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi, and our party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), are unnecessary and unhelpful,” Kwankwaso stated.
He accused the ADC marketing campaign council of diverting consideration from its candidate’s {qualifications} by elevating questions on NDC’s intentions and suggesting that the occasion may finally step apart for the ADC presidential candidate.
“Rather than focusing on presenting the competence, credibility and capacity of their own candidate, as we have consistently done by placing our credentials and record of achievements before Nigerians, the ADC Presidential Campaign Council appears intent on creating mischief against our party and ticket,” he stated.
Kwankwaso maintained that the NDC would neither work for the APC nor enter into an association to withdraw its presidential ticket for the ADC.
He stated, “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.”
The NDC candidate additionally cautioned his supporters towards being misled by any suggestion that the occasion meant to desert the competition as election day approached.
“We are conscious that the ADC-PCC might attempt to mislead our supporters on the eve of the election by claiming that we intend to withdraw of their favour.
“The OK ticket is neither working for nor acting on behalf of the APC or any of its candidates. We see no possibility or reason to withdraw from the presidential race in favour of the ADC candidate or any other. These claims are unfounded and should be treated as such,” he added.
The NDC candidate sought to determine a transparent distinction between his occasion’s proposed agenda and the information of each the APC-led federal authorities and the ADC.
He argued that neither occasion supplied the form of various the NDC claimed to characterize, insisting that his joint ticket with Obi had the expertise and nationwide attain required to handle Nigeria’s challenges.
“The APC-led authorities has failed Nigerians. The ADC presents no higher various. We imagine the OK ticket presents a reputable and viable possibility, backed by confirmed capability, a robust observe file, credibility and broad assist throughout each Northern and Southern Nigeria.
“We believe the OK ticket is a healing ticket committed to uniting our country and tackling critical challenges in security, education, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, the economy and other key sectors,” he stated.
