“KWANKWASO EXPLODES!” — Tension Rock NDC As Ex-Kano Governor Reportedly Threatens Dramatic Exit Over Candidate Shake-Up

A major political storm is brewing as former Kano State Governor and influential opposition figure Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has allegedly threatened to dump the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following a heated dispute over how party candidates were selected in Kano State.

According to reports published by The Guardian on Monday, June 8, 2026, the crisis erupted after the party leadership reportedly altered a list of candidates earlier backed by the Kwankwasiyya political movement. The move has sparked outrage within the faction, with accusations of betrayal and breach of internal power-sharing arrangements.

Inside sources claim the leadership of the NDC justified the reshuffle, insisting it was necessary to maintain an existing agreement between the Kwankwasiyya bloc and the party’s mainstream structure. The deal reportedly allocates 60% of elective positions to the Kwankwasiyya group, while 40% goes to the original party establishment.

A controversial document said to be signed by Kano State NDC Chairman Hussaini Isah Mairiga outlined fresh candidate adjustments across both federal and state legislative positions. The memo was reportedly circulated to key party figures, including Seriake Dickson, Kwankwaso himself, and the party’s North-West Zonal leadership.

New Candidate List Sparks Fresh Political Fire

The updated list reportedly features new House of Representatives contenders, including: