In an interview with BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso stated, "I have no knowledge of this claim, but I heard that Atiku’s camp has been holding meetings with regional leaders, including clerics, spreading this narrative."
Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied rumours of a purported agreement between him, Peoples Democratic Party's Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party's Peter Obi regarding a rotational presidency.
In an interview with BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso stated, "I have no knowledge of this claim, but I heard that Atiku’s camp has been holding meetings with regional leaders, including clerics, spreading this narrative."
He expressed frustration over the matter, saying, "This issue has deeply angered me, to hear that elders are spreading lies, claiming what didn’t happen. I was told about 45 clerics were gathered and told this false story. I did not appreciate this at all."
Kwankwaso further added, "They told them I agreed that Atiku would govern for four years, I would govern for four years, and Peter Obi for eight years. This claim is baseless; it never happened."
Reflecting on his departure from the PDP, Kwankwaso said, "Since leaving PDP for NNPP, I have found peace and escaped what I call the humiliation PDP subjected me and my people to."
He criticised the PDP, saying, "Such lies and deception drove us away. Myself, Peter Obi, and Wike left because of these behaviours. Now, they want us to support those who humiliated us to gain victory."
Kwankwaso also addressed rumours of a rift with Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, dismissing calls for the governor to sever ties with him over governance concerns.
He remarked, "What people fail to understand is that Kwankwasiyya is a movement, not just a party. If a governor or legislator we support fails, people will not only blame them but also Kwankwasiyya as a whole."
He denied interfering in the government’s affairs, explaining, "From the start, I said I would offer advice only if asked. That is still the case."
According to Kwankwaso, those advocating for a separation between him and Governor Yusuf have ulterior political motives.
"Some believe separating him from Kwankwasiyya will open opportunities for them.
“If he makes mistakes, they aim to use that against all of us. I thank the governor for standing firm and urge him to continue," Kwankwaso concluded.