Former Kano State governor and National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has denied claims that he is secretly working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Kwankwaso made the statement during an interview with Global TV, where he described those spreading the allegation as people who do not understand politics.

He said, “Only fools will believe that we are working for Tinubu. My supporters and I are working for the NDC and for what we believe will benefit Nigerians.”


The former presidential candidate explained that although he has maintained a long-standing relationship with Tinubu, this does not imply that they share the same political ideology.

According to him, both men have known each other for many years, but each belongs to a different political camp.

Kwankwaso also accused some close associates of the president of concealing the true state of the country from him.

He claimed that instead of focusing on addressing Nigeria’s economic and security challenges, some presidential aides are more concerned with persuading governors and politicians to join the APC.

The NDC leader also spoke about his alliance with Peter Obi in the new political coalition.

Kwankwaso said the decision to support Obi followed careful consultations and political calculations, adding that they considered him the most suitable candidate from southern Nigeria.

He added that the coalition still has enough time before the 2027 general election to reach Nigerians and clarify issues surrounding the rumours being circulated against them.

According to him, the alliance is focused on providing quality leadership and offering Nigerians an alternative to the country’s current challenges.