Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports suggesting he has taken a definitive position on his political future, stating that consultations are ongoing amid uncertainty within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement addressing recent speculations, Kwankwaso said no final decision has been reached regarding his next political move or that of his associates.
“In light of the misleading narratives in the public domain, I wish to state categorically that no final decision has been taken regarding my political future or that of my political associates,” he said.
The former Minister of Defence noted that the current crisis within the ADC has been compounded by legal developments, including a Supreme Court ruling and proceedings at the Federal High Court.
“The recent Supreme Court judgment, while affirming the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC), also remitted the matter back to the High Court. This has left the party in a precarious position,” he stated.
He added, “In addition, the Federal High Court has recently ruled to delegitimise the party’s recent convention. The Attorney General of the Federation has also strangely applied to a Federal High Court to deregister the ADC.”
Kwankwaso recalled that his political bloc had previously exited the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) due to legal challenges, warning that similar issues now threaten the ADC.
“We left the NNPP due to externally influenced legal problems that made our stay perilous. The ADC has now been also forced into this difficulty,” he said.
Amid the uncertainty, the former governor disclosed that he and other stakeholders have opened discussions with multiple political platforms.
“Consequently, like other major stakeholders, we have commenced wide-ranging consultations — including with leaders from the NDC, PRP and others to explore the best options for protecting our democratic interests. We shall announce our decision in the soonest possible time,” he said.
On speculations about a possible presidential bid, Kwankwaso firmly ruled out any declaration, stressing his history of party loyalty and commitment to national interest.
“The ADC is yet to zone its presidential ticket or take any decision on a candidate. I have therefore neither declared any intention to run for president nor endorsed any aspirant. All speculations to the contrary are premature and unfounded,” he said.
He also addressed his absence from recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings, attributing it to personal commitments.
“My absence from the two recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings was due to unavoidable personal commitments. I promptly communicated my apologies to the party leadership,” he explained.
Kwankwaso assured that consultations would continue and pledged that any final decision on his political direction would be formally communicated in due course.
