Political shockwaves are spreading across Kano after reports emerged that Rabiu Kwankwaso has settled for Aminu Abdussalam as preferred governorship candidate.
Fresh political tension is reportedly brewing within the Kano chapter of the NDC following claims that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has decided to back former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam as the party’s consensus governorship candidate.
According to reports, former APC governorship candidate Nasiru Gawuna, who was initially considered a strong contender, was eventually sidelined after a series of closed-door consultations within the Kwankwasiyya movement.
Sources familiar with the development alleged that Gawuna rejected offers involving a Senate ticket and deputy governorship position, a move now fueling fears of a fresh political crisis within the camp ahead of the next election.
The development is already triggering intense debate across Kano political circles, especially after months of speculation surrounding major defections and realignments involving Kwankwaso’s loyalists.
Observers say the decision could alter Kano’s political landscape significantly, as supporters of both camps continue to weigh the implications of the reported endorsement battle.