The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has implemented a significant reshuffling of its candidate list in Kano State, removing several nominees put forward by the Kwankwasiyya faction. This move stems from an alleged failure to adhere to a previously established power-sharing agreement between the two political groups.
According to a statement signed by the party’s Kano State Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga, and obtained by Siyasarmu TV, the decision was taken to enforce a 60-40 distribution formula for elective positions and party offices. Under this arrangement, the Kwankwasiyya group was entitled to 60 percent of the slots, while the NDC structure retained 40 percent.
The revised list, which was copied to National Leader Seriake Dickson, Kwankwasiyya leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and NDC North-West Zonal Chairman Alhaji Muhammadu Rabi’u Sabo Bakinzuwo, introduces new candidates for several key constituencies. For the House of Representatives, the party approved 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 federal constituency.
Adjustments were also made to State House of Assembly tickets in Dala, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo, and Dawakin Kudu constituencies.
NDC spokesperson Comrade Ibrahim Waya explained that the changes were necessary to uphold the agreed formula and avert internal strife. “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,” Waya stated.
The development is expected to intensify political tensions within the emerging alliance as both sides continue negotiations over the distribution of positions ahead of the upcoming polls.