Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed widespread speculation linking him to a political alliance with Labour Party’s Peter Obi, insisting that no decision has been taken regarding his political future ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso also denied claims that he has declared interest in the presidential race or endorsed any candidate as a running mate, describing the reports as misleading and premature.
In a statement issued on Saturday night, the former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) said recent media reports suggesting a realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were inaccurate.
“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.
He stressed that no final position had been reached concerning his political direction or that of his associates.
“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,” Kwankwaso stated.
The former governor also clarified that the ADC has not yet zoned its presidential ticket or selected a candidate for the 2027 elections, noting that speculation around his ambition was unfounded.
He said: “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.”
Kwankwaso’s clarification comes amid heightened political discussions following a recent opposition summit in Ibadan, where his name was frequently mentioned in connection with possible coalition arrangements.
Reports had also suggested ongoing negotiations between him and Peter Obi that could lead to a joint presidential ticket or a new political alignment, claims he firmly rejected.
The former governor further referenced the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in the ADC leadership dispute, noting that the decision has deepened uncertainty within the party.
He said the ruling, which sent aspects of the case back to the Federal High Court, had placed the party in a difficult position.
Kwankwaso added: “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.”
According to him, consultations are currently ongoing with political stakeholders, including leaders of the NDC and PRP, to determine the most viable political path forward.
He assured that a formal decision would be made public after the conclusion of the consultations.
Kwankwaso also addressed concerns over his absence from recent party meetings, explaining that it was due to unavoidable personal engagements already communicated to party leadership.
He reiterated that any final political decision would be officially announced at the appropriate time through proper channels.
