The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dropped several candidates nominated for elective tickets in Kano State by the Kwankwasiyya Movement led by the former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
The candidates were reportedly dropped from the list submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano State over an alleged breach of a power-sharing agreement.
This was contained in a document signed by Kano State NDC Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga.
Defending the decision, Hussaini said the changes were made to reflect the earlier agreement on the distribution of party positions and elective tickets between the existing NDC structure and the Kwankwasiyya bloc.
The revised list as contained in the document had reportedly been copied to Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the party, Sen. Seriake Dickson, and the NDC North-West Zonal Chairman.
According to reports, the NDC said there was 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.
This was also confirmed by the party’s spokesperson, Comrade Ibrahim Waya, said the changes were made to protect 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.
Meanwhile, under the revised list, the party approved Barrister Isma’il Idris Sani for Kumbotso Federal Constituency, Nasiru Ali Ahmed for Nassarawa, Kabiru Ishaq Sa’id for Kano Municipal, and Barrister Dayyabu Jamilu Ibrahim for Doguwa/Tudun Wada.
Others include 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 party also announced adjustments to its State House of Assembly tickets in Dala, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo and Dawakin Kudu constituencies.