“Kwankwaso Can’t Stay In Political Party He Doesn’t Have Total Control Of” – Bashir Ahmad

Former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has claimed that the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, cannot comfortably remain in any political party where he does not exercise complete control over its structure, especially in Kano State.

Ahmad made the assertion in a post shared via his verified X account on Monday while reacting to the ongoing political crisis within the North-West chapter of the NDC, particularly in Kano State.

The controversy reportedly emerged following the replacement of some party candidates in the state. According to party insiders, the changes were carried out as part of efforts to implement a power-sharing arrangement agreed upon by different factions of the Kwankwasiyya Movement ahead of preparations for the 2027 general elections.

The development has generated widespread reactions among political stakeholders and supporters of the movement, with some viewing the move as a strategic effort to maintain unity within the party, while others have questioned its implications for internal democracy.

Commenting on the situation, Ahmad argued that Kwankwaso has historically prioritized maintaining full control over political structures wherever he operates.

“I have told many people that Senator Kwankwaso cannot comfortably remain in any political party where he does not enjoy total control, particularly over the Kano State party structure,” Ahmad wrote.

According to him, this desire for complete authority over party affairs was one of the key factors that influenced Kwankwaso’s departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2018.

Ahmad noted that despite the APC being one of the strongest political platforms available at the time, Kwankwaso chose to leave because he was unwilling to operate within a structure where he lacked absolute influence.

“This was one of the major reasons he left the APC in 2018, despite the fact that there was arguably no better political platform available for him to advance his ambition,” Ahmad stated.

He further maintained that control of the party machinery in Kano State has always been a critical consideration for the former Kano governor.

“For Kwankwaso, maintaining complete dominance over the party machinery in Kano has always been a non-negotiable priority,” he added.

Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and one of Nigeria’s most influential northern politicians, has remained a dominant figure in Kano politics through the Kwankwasiyya Movement, a political group that commands significant grassroots support across the state and parts of northern Nigeria.

The recent developments within the NDC have fueled fresh discussions about leadership dynamics, power-sharing arrangements, and the future of political alliances ahead of the 2027 elections. Analysts believe that how the party manages the current dispute could have implications for its cohesion and electoral prospects in one of Nigeria’s most politically significant regions.

As of the time of filing this report, neither Kwankwaso nor the NDC leadership had publicly responded to Ahmad’s remarks. Political observers, however, expect further reactions as consultations continue among party stakeholders over the restructuring of the party’s Kano State chapter and the implementation of the reported power-sharing agreement.

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