The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has replaced several candidates previously submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano State, stating that the move is necessary to uphold a power-sharing agreement established between the two groups before the elections.
A document signed by the Kano State Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga, and acquired by Siyasarmu TV, confirms that these adjustments were made to ensure the distribution of party positions and elective tickets aligns with the prior arrangement between the NDC leadership and the Kwankwasiyya bloc.
The notice was copied to National Leader Seriake Dickson, Kwankwasiyya leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the NDC North-West Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Muhammadu Rabi’u Sabo Bakinzuwo.
Under this updated list, the party has approved the following candidates for Federal Constituencies: Barrister Isma’il Idris Sani for Kumbotso, Nasiru Ali Ahmed for Nassarawa, Kabiru Ishaq Sa’id for Kano Municipal, Barrister Dayyabu Jamilu Ibrahim for Doguwa/Tudun Wada, Muhammad Hamisu Abubakar for Dawakin Tofa/Rimin Gado/Tofa, Ibrahim Bashir Bango for Sumaila/Takai, and Abdulmajid Isa Umar Mairigar Fata for Gwale.
Additionally, the party has made revisions to its State House of Assembly tickets for the Dala, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo, and Dawakin Kudu constituencies.
Regarding the decision, the NDC clarified that there was a standing agreement to share elective positions and party offices on a 60-40 basis, with the Kwankwasiyya bloc receiving 60 percent and the original party structure retaining 40 percent.
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Reports indicate that NDC leadership felt the initial ticket allocation did not follow this formula, which led to internal friction.
The party’s spokesperson, Comrade Ibrahim Waya, addressed the situation, stating, “There was an understanding on the 60-40 sharing formula between the party leadership and Senator Kwankwaso. The action was taken urgently to avoid crisis within the party.”
This development is anticipated to increase political friction within the alliance as both parties continue to negotiate the division of roles leading up to the elections.
