A factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafi’u Bala Gombe, has opined that any discussion with former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, lacks value, given his past actions towards Northerners.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that Gombe made the remarks during an interview with Premier Radio in Kano, accusing Kwankwaso of failing to act in the interest of Northern Nigeria when he had the opportunity.
Gombe also accused Kwankwaso of contributing to the challenges bedevilling the North, stressing that he failed to seize the opportunity to make a difference in the region.
He said, “Kwankwaso called me, telling me this is the solution for the North, a way out. I said no. Any discussion concerning the North with people like you is rubbish.
“You were the same people the North was looking up to. You had the opportunity to save it and make a difference, but you refused. It was you people that killed the North.”
Bala also alleged that Kwankwaso’s decision to contest in the last general election weakened the region politically, especially with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, in the race.
He claimed that Kwankwaso knew he would not win the election but still contested, thereby dividing Northern votes and paving the way for President Bola Tinubu’s victory.
He further stated that Kwankwaso does not have the moral right to speak on issues concerning the North, accusing him of prioritising personal interests over regional concerns.
He stressed, “Even in the last election, we begged Kwankwaso to step down for the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. We asked him not to contest, but he refused and went ahead under a small party.
“He knew he was not going to win. The party he used is only known in Kano, but he still went ahead just to split votes from the North and pave the way for Tinubu.
“We have not forgotten. People of Nigeria, especially in the North, have not forgotten, and we will not forget what you did.
“People like Kwankwaso do not have the gut to talk to me about North. Everyone knows they protect their own interests, not that of North. Anytime their interests are not met, they hide under North.”