The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, described the reports as “conjectures and media speculations” aimed at undermining the party.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Saturday, Director insisted that Kwankwaso had never considered leaving the party.
According to him, the reports were being driven by political opponents and other interests seeking to create the impression of a crisis within the party.
The speculation followed reports that Kwankwaso was dissatisfied with recent adjustments to the party’s candidate list in Kano State.
The controversy stemmed from the replacement of some nominees initially submitted by the Kwankwasiyya movement, the political bloc loyal to the former Kano governor.
In a document reportedly signed by the NDC Chairman in Kano State, Hussaini Mairiga, the party said the changes were made to preserve an existing power-sharing arrangement between the Kwankwasiyya bloc and the party’s established structure in the state.
Under the arrangement, the Kwankwasiyya group was reportedly allocated 60 per cent of party positions and elective tickets, while the existing NDC structure received 40 per cent.
The development triggered speculation that Kwankwaso could reconsider his membership of the party if members of his political camp were sidelined.
However, party officials maintained that no such threat was made and that consultations were ongoing to address concerns arising from the candidate selection process.
Director said disagreements over nominations were not unusual in political parties, particularly in a growing coalition preparing for a major election cycle.
He added that despite the challenges, the party remained committed to resolving internal issues through dialogue and strengthening its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The NDC, founded in 2026, has emerged as one of the opposition parties positioning itself for the next electoral cycle, with its presidential ticket pairing former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and Kwankwaso attracting significant public attention.
