NDC Replaces Kwankwasiyya‑Nominated Candidates in Kano Over Alleged Breach of Power‑Sharing Agreement

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has replaced several candidates originally submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano State, saying the changes were necessary to uphold a power‑sharing agreement reached between the two groups before the elections.

A document signed by the Kano State Chairman of the party, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga, and obtained by Siyasarmu TV, shows that the revisions were made to reflect an earlier pact on how party positions and elective tickets would be divided between the NDC structure and the Kwankwasiyya bloc.

The document was reportedly copied to the party’s national leader, Seriake Dickson, the Kwankwasiyya movement leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the NDC North‑West Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Muhammadu Rabi’u Sabo Bakinzuwo.

Under the updated list, the party has approved Barrister Isma’il Idris Sani for Kumbotso Federal Constituency, 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.

The NDC also announced changes to its State House of Assembly tickets in the Dala, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo and Dawakin Kudu constituencies.

Explaining the decision, the party said it had a standing agreement with the Kwankwasiyya faction that elective positions and party offices would be shared on a 60‑40 basis, with the Kwankwasiyya bloc receiving 60 per cent and the party structure retaining 40 per cent.

The report indicated that NDC leadership felt the arrangement had not been reflected in the ticket allocation, a development that reportedly sparked disagreements within the party.

Speaking on the matter, the party’s spokesperson, Comrade Ibrahim Waya, said the changes were made to safeguard the agreed formula and prevent internal disputes.

“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 said.

The move is expected to increase political tensions within the emerging alliance as both sides continue negotiations over the distribution of positions ahead of the polls.