Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has denied rumors that he had agreed to a power-sharing deal with opposition candidates Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP).
In an interview with the BBC, Kwankwaso expressed frustration over the false narrative, stating that he was unaware of any such agreement and that he had heard reports about Atiku’s camp engaging with regional leaders, including religious figures, to spread the fabricated story.
He said, “This is very upsetting to me, especially when respected elders are promoting a lie. I heard that 45 clerics were gathered and informed about this false claim. I do not appreciate this at all.”
Kwankwaso vehemently denied the alleged deal, which claimed that Atiku would serve for four years, he would take over for another four years, and Peter Obi would complete an eight-year term.
He stressed that no such agreement was ever made.
Reflecting on his departure from the PDP, Kwankwaso explained that his move to the NNPP had brought him peace, in contrast to the humiliation he and his supporters endured in the PDP.
He added, “This type of dishonesty is exactly why we left. Myself, Peter Obi, Wike, and others chose to leave. Now, they want us to help those who mistreated us achieve their goals.”
