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2027: We’ll not step down for Atiku — Kwankwaso replies ADC: Mr Kwankwaso, in a Facebook statement on Sunday, accused the ADC Presidential Campaign Council ...
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Key FactsKwankwaso Rejects Withdrawal in ADC’s Favor
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- Rabiu Kwankwaso said the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket would neither work for APC nor leave the presidential race.
- He accused the ADC Presidential Campaign Council of running smear campaigns intended to mislead voters on election eve.
- Kwankwaso reaffirmed that the NDC ticket remains in the race, offering a credible governance alternative.
- The ADC-PCC had earlier accused him of covertly aligning with Bola Tinubu and the APC.
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.— Rabiu Kwankwaso, in a Facebook statement, addressing reports that the NDC might withdraw in favour of the ADC.
MARTANIN KWANKWASO GA ADC: “Bari in bayyana a sarari ba tare da wata shakka ba cewa ba za mu janye takararmu domin ADC ko wata jam’iyya ba ... Show more
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NDC postpones unveiling of campaign council, gives reason: The NDC recently gave Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the power to nominate choice ...
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2027: NDC reacts to Dickson’s alleged plot to sabotage Peter Obi, Kwankwaso: The NDC said, contrary to the claims, Mr Dickson has no plans to work for the ruling ...
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Leaders of Peter Obi’s support groups released after 24-hour detention: Obi-Kwankwaso Movement leaders Elijah Noah and Ben Smith have been released after more ...
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SDP, OK movement reject Tinubu’s petrol discount: The SDP and Obi-Kwankwaso Movement have rejected the FG's 30-day petrol discount ...
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Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will unlock Nigeria’s potential — Lagos NDC senatorial candidate
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NDC fumes as police cancel Obi-Kwankwaso march in A’Ibom: Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has expressed anger over the police ...
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Kwara NDC mobilises support for Obi-Kwankwaso ticket: The Nigeria Democratic Congress has held a rally in Ilorin, Kwara State, to mobilise support for a ...
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2027: Peter Obi rejects OK movement presidential campaign council: Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, has rejected the creation of a campaign council by ...
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NDC, Obi’s camp back Kwankwaso’s subsidy proposal: The Nigeria Democratic Congress and Peter Obi’s camp have backed Rabiu Kwankwaso’s proposal to reintroduce ...
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2027: OK movement vows not to surrender structure to NDC: The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has vowed not to collapse or surrender its structure to the Nigeria ...
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OK movement not funded by Obi, NDC – DG: The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement says it is not financially supported by Peter Obi or the NDC, affirming its right to an ...
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2027: Again, NDC, Obi-Kwankwaso camp lock horns: The Nigeria Democratic Congress and support groups for the Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 ticket are in a fresh row over the ...
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Alia’s aide tackles Kwankwaso for meddling in Benue rift: Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia's aide has criticised Rabiu Kwankwaso for his comments on the ...
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2027: NDC chairmen reject Obi-Kwankwaso structures: State chairmen of the Nigeria Democratic Congress have rejected the operations of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement ...
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Only God, Tinubu know what will happen in 2027 – Galadima: NDC chieftain, Buba Galadima, says only God and President Bola Tinubu know what will happen in the ...
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Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal joins NDC: Mr Lawal joined NDC about three months after he resigned from the ADC, which he accused of manipulating its presidential primary ...
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Obi-led NDC govt will reintroduce fuel subsidy in ‘different form’ – Kwankwaso: NDC VP candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says a Peter Obi-led government would ...
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Obi-Kwankwaso Movement defies NDC, insists on independent structures: The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has vowed not to surrender its independent structures to the ...
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Obi-led NDC govt will reintroduce fuel subsidy in ‘different form’ – Kwankwaso: NDC VP candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says a Peter Obi-led government would ...
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OK movement demands apology from NDC, rejects intimidation: The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has demanded an immediate apology from the NDC over its rejection of the ...
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Kwankwaso opens reconciliation door to estranged Kano gov: Former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso says he is willing to reconcile with Governor Abba Yusuf ...
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2027: Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member campaign council: The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has unveiled a 59-member presidential campaign council ahead of the ...
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VIDEO: Thugs reportedly attack Obi, Kwankwaso supporters in Warri: Suspected thugs allegedly disrupted a campaign rally involving supporters of the Nigeria ...
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NDC disowns OK Movement’s presidential campaign council list: The Nigeria Democratic Congress has disowned the 59-member Presidential Campaign Council announced ...
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VIDEO: KWANKWASO IN RIVERS
NDC Vice-Presidential candidate waves to supporters, muslim faithful at Port Harcourt central mosque
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Morning recap: Tinubu may broker Wike-APC govs truce, 40 miners die in NSCDC custody, other top stories
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One year later, Kwankwaso’s transformer still grounded in Nasarawa community: One year on, the transformer is still lying on the ground, awaiting installation
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Kwankwaso asks Atiku to quit 2027 race: Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race ...
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Kano political commentator found dead at home: A social media political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, has been killed at his home in Gaida, Kano State ...
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Kwankwaso condemns blockade of Obi’s convoy: Rabiu Kwankwaso condemns the blockade of Peter Obi's convoy in Benue, calling it a threat to democracy and ...
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Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso ‘unite’ at Amaechi’s mother’s burial: Political heavyweights Atiku, Obi, and Kwankwaso converged in Rivers State for the burial of Rotimi ...
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[VIDEO] 2027: Many northern governors can’t even campaign due to poor performance — Kwankwaso
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PHOTOS: Obi hosts Kwankwaso at Obidient headquarters in Abuja: The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, hosted his running mate ...
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2027: Kwankwaso knocks APC campaign council, says election choice between oppressors, oppressed
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FG counters Obi, Kwankwaso over Tinubu’s re-election chances: The Federal Government dismisses claims by Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso that President Bola Tinubu ...
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Kwankwaso mourns Emir of Gumel: Rabiu Kwankwaso condoles with the family and people of Jigawa State on the passing of the Emir of Gumel ...
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Key FactsJigawa Governor Names Lawan Muhammad-Sani Gumel’s Emir
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- Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi approved Lawan Muhammad-Sani’s appointment as the 17th Emir of Gumel.
- Lawan succeeds his late father, Ahmed Muhammad-Sani, who died on 3 September after a 46-year reign.
- The appointment was announced in a formal press statement signed by Bala Ibrahim, Secretary to the State Government.
- According to the state government, the appointment followed recommendations from the Gumel Emirate Council Kingmakers and Jigawa State Council of Chiefs.
Kwankwaso urges Yari to reconsider Tinubu campaign council role: Rabiu Kwankwaso appeals to Abdul'aziz Yari to reconsider his role as DG of the APC ...
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Obi-Kwankwaso Movement inaugurates Cross River executives, unveils secretariat: The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has inaugurated its Cross River State executive ...
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2027: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters reject merger: The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria ...
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Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Saraki congratulate Adeleke on Osun re-election: The opposition political leaders said the outcome reflected the choice of Osun voters and ...
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2027: Kwankwaso explains Obi alliance, declares Ganduje, Yusuf finished: Rabiu Kwankwaso explains his 2027 alliance with Peter Obi, citing national interest and ...
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2027: Why I chose to run with Obi — Kwankwaso: Rabiu Kwankwaso explains his decision to run with Peter Obi on the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket for the 2027 elections ...
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Kwankwaso coordinates NDC candidate submissions across North, FCT: Rabiu Kwankwaso leads the coordination and submission of NDC candidates across Northern states ...
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𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Rabiu Kwankwaso expresses sadness over the Sokoto boat accident, which claimed 41 lives ... Show more
Kwankwaso mourns Sokoto boat accident victims, seeks investigation
Kwankwaso mourns Sokoto boat accident victims, seeks investigation
2027: Kwankwaso urges Nigerians to reject divisive politics: Rabiu Kwankwaso, NDC Vice-Presidential candidate, urges Nigerians to reject divisive politics and ...
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Rarara’s attack song normal in politics, Kwankwaso tells Pantami: “Pantami used to call the PDP all kinds of names, including ‘Al-Kafira’, yet he has now joined ...
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Morning recap: Adeleke extends olive branch, Kwankwaso explains Obi alliance, other top stories
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2027: Kwankwaso slams Islamic cleric’s comments, says Kano rejects divisive remarks
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PHOTOS: Kwankwaso receives Kano APC defectors into NDC: Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso receives APC defectors in Kano, strengthening the NDC ahead of the 2027 elections ...
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PHOTOS: Obi, Kwankwaso meet NDC gov candidates ahead of 2027: Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso meet with NDC governorship candidates for Bauchi, Sokoto ...
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2027: Obi, Kwankwaso camps deny campaign council rift: Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso's camps deny reports of a power struggle over the 2027 presidential ...
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Tanko rejects calls for Muslim-Muslim ticket, backs Obi-Kwankwaso: Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, rejects calls for a Muslim-Muslim ...
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No fighting in NDC over campaign council – Kwankwasiyya spokesman: Kwankwasiyya spokesman clarifies there's no infighting within the NDC over the campaign ...
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Coalition urges opposition to back single presidential candidate: A coalition of 100 prominent Nigerians, G-100, urges opposition leaders to unite and back a ...
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Board disowns fake circular promoting Obi-Kwankwaso ticket: The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has disowned a purported ...
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Kano APC chieftain hails Tinubu over rescue of 176 Kwara abductees: A Kano APC chieftain commends President Tinubu's government for the successful rescue of ...
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FULL LIST: Names, credentials of 2027 presidential candidates released by INEC: INEC has released the full list of 2027 presidential candidates and their running ...
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Power tussle rocks Obi, Kwankwaso campaign teams: A bitter leadership tussle has emerged within the OK Movement, the political support platform for Peter Obi and ...
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Obi-Kwankwaso ticket has 70% chance of winning in 2027 — Babachir Lawal: Babachir Lawal predicts an Obi-Kwankwaso joint presidential ticket has a 70% chance of ...
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2027 Ticket: Kwankwaso confirms written one-term pact with Obi: Rabiu Kwankwaso confirms a written one-term pact with Peter Obi for the 2027 presidency ...
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Obasanjo’s role in Obi-Kwankwaso ticket sparks row: Fresh controversy erupts over former President Obasanjo's alleged role in the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ...
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Morning recap: Nigerian woman dies in UK, Xenophobia row, Obi–Kwankwaso alliance, other top headlines
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Obi, Kwankwaso ticket sparks fresh NNPP-NDC showdown: A fresh showdown erupts between NNPP and NDC over an alleged Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket for 2027 ...
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2027: Suspense as Kano NDC senator meets Tinubu: Mr Hanga, accompanied by former Senator Kabiru Gaya, was led to the Presidential Villa by Deputy Senate ...
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2027: NDC, Obidients tackle Ganduje over Obi, Kwankwaso ticket: The NDC and Obidient Movement dismiss Ganduje's claim that the Obi Kwankwaso ticket lacks ...
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Kwankwaso: Obi signed one-term presidency accord: The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso ...
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S’East has been North’s ally, we must forgive ourselves — Kwankwaso: Rabiu Kwankwaso calls for renewed political cooperation between Northern Nigeria and the ...
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2027 Presidency: Obi, Kwankwaso formalise single four-term accord: Rabiu Kwankwaso says two written agreements commit Mr Obi to serving only one four-year term ...
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Kwankwaso knocks ex-Borno Gov over comments on Peter Obi’s northern support: A former Governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement ...
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Kwankwaso mourns ex-Bauchi dep gov’s children killed in road crash: Rabiu Kwankwaso condoles with former Bauchi Deputy Governor Baba Tela over the tragic death ...
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Peter Obi’s ally sues Kwankwaso over Kano NDC primaries: Shuaibu Abubakar, who was the second runner-up in the 2023 House of Representatives election at the ...
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Atiku’s aide urges Obi, Kwankwaso to unite after NDC court ruling: Following a court ruling, Atiku's aide calls for opposition unity among Peter Obi ...
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PHOTOS: Kwankwaso, Gwarzo meet Obasanjo in Kano ahead of 2027 polls: Rabiu Kwankwaso and Aminu Gwarzo met former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Kano ...
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Obi, Kwankwaso lead NDC’s battle against deregistration: Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso spearhead the NDC's legal battle against deregistration after a ...
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Remain in NDC, Dickson urges Obi, Kwankwaso, others: Senator Seriake Dickson appeals to Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other NDC candidates to remain steadfast ...
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