Kwankwaso announces consensus successes for NDC aspirants in Kano

Politics

KANO, Nigeria (NPA) — Chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced what he described as tremendous successes in the emergence of candidates for various elective positions through consensus arrangements in Kano State.

Kwankwaso disclosed this while addressing party developments ahead of the NDC primaries, following his absence at the dinner meeting held for governorship and National Assembly aspirants in Abuja.

The former governor had missed the event due to ongoing party engagements in Kano linked to the consensus process and preparations ahead of the primaries.

“Over the past few days, we have been in Kano working diligently to present candidates for various positions under the NDC through consensus,” Kwankwaso said.

“I am pleased to report that the process has been smooth, peaceful, and highly successful, with candidates emerging for most seats,” he added.

The NDC leader urged aspirants who were unsuccessful in securing tickets through the consensus arrangements to remain patient and committed to the broader goals of the party.

He described the process as part of a collective political journey aimed at strengthening the party and positioning it for electoral success.

“It has been a truly fulfilling exercise during this blessed period,” Kwankwaso stated.

His remarks align with the position earlier expressed by the National Leader of the NDC, Henry Seriake Dickson, during the Abuja dinner meeting with party aspirants.

Dickson had encouraged aspirants across the country to embrace consensus arrangements wherever possible in order to minimise internal disputes and promote unity within the party ahead of the elections.

According to the former Bayelsa governor, the NDC remains committed to building strong democratic institutions and internal mechanisms capable of sustaining long-term political development.

He had also reminded aspirants that only one candidate could eventually emerge for each elective position but assured party members that the NDC would continue to recognise and accommodate individuals who contributed to the growth and expansion of the party.

Dickson further stated that the NDC was being developed as a long-term ideological political movement rather than a platform driven by temporary political interests or opportunistic alliances.