Politics
NDC’s Candidate Reshuffle Sparks Tension, Kwankwaso Warns of Possible Defection
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has replaced several candidates earlier submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano State over an alleged breach of a power-sharing agreement, according to a report by Daily Post.
According to a document signed by Kano State NDC Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga, the changes were made to reflect an earlier agreement on the distribution of party positions and elective tickets between the existing NDC structure and the Kwankwasiyya bloc.
The document was copied to National Leader Seriake Dickson, Kwankwasiyya leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the NDC North-West Zonal Chairman.
Under the revised list, the party approved the following candidates for Federal Constituencies:
Barrister Isma’il Idris Sani – Kumbotso
Nasiru Ali Ahmed – Nassarawa
Kabiru Ishaq Sa’id – Kano Municipal
Barrister Dayyabu Jamilu Ibrahim – Doguwa/Tudun Wada
Muhammad Hamisu Abubakar – Dawakin Tofa/Rimin Gado/Tofa
Ibrahim Bashir Bango – Sumaila/Takai
Abdulmajid Isa Umar Mairigar Fata – Gwale
Adjustments were also made to State House of Assembly tickets in Dala, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo and Dawakin Kudu constituencies.
The NDC explained that there was a standing agreement for elective positions and party offices to be shared on a 60-40 basis, with the Kwankwasiyya bloc receiving 60 per cent and the original party structure retaining 40 per cent.
The development is said to have generated tension within the party, with indications that Kwankwaso may leave the NDC if candidates from his faction continue to be replaced contrary to the agreed arrangement.