The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has leveled accusations against Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alleging that he seized 69 nomination forms for multiple political offices in Kano. This, they claim, has thrown the party into disarray and confusion.
Addressing journalists at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano, the PRP State Chairman, Abdulkadir Musa Guza, revealed that he had traveled to Kaduna for a party retreat and had obtained forms for various aspirants from Kano who had paid for them. However, upon his return, he was informed that all the forms had been purchased by someone else.
Musa Guza explained that when he pressed for details, the party’s national secretary identified Kwankwaso as the buyer, adding that the party was in discussions with him about a possible defection. After days passed with no sign of Kwankwaso joining the PRP, suspicions grew that his actions might be part of a deliberate scheme to disrupt the party.
The chairman further stated that Kwankwaso cannot legitimately hold forms from another party while still being a member of his own, and described the situation as a mischievous mission. He expressed deep concern for the hundreds of aspirants who now face uncertainty, unsure if they can contest under the PRP banner.
Musa Guza warned that legal steps will be taken if Kwankwaso does not return the forms before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline for submitting candidates’ names. He added that other political parties are experiencing similar troubles, indicating a broader issue.