The Kwankwasiyya movement’s spokesperson, Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, accused the [African Democratic Congress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Democratic_Congress_(Nigeria)) (ADC) and former Vice‑President [Atiku Abubakar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atiku_Abubakar) of lacking a clear policy platform for Nigerians, claiming they are counting on the popularity of [Peter Obi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Obi) and [Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabiu_Musa_Kwankwaso) to propel Atiku’s 2027 presidential ambitions.
**When and where was the allegation made?**
Dr Mohammed aired his criticism on Daily Trust TV’s programme *Day Break* on Monday, responding to a weekend statement by the NDC vice‑presidential candidate who had dismissed any alliance with the ADC.
**What are the main points of the spokesperson’s argument?**
- Political parties should showcase their ideas, capacities and programmes directly to voters instead of relying on the appeal of individual politicians who may decline to join them.
- The ADC, according to Mohammed, has calculated that aligning with Kwankwaso and Obi will automatically place Atiku in the presidential contest, regardless of whether he is the best choice for the electorate.
- He warned that the party’s over‑dependence on these two figures creates a “deception” about Kwankwaso’s actual political stance.
> “The politics should be played by presenting yourself, your ideas, your > capacities and capabilities for Nigerians to make the right choice. It is > not about causing Nigerians to be steered in one direction,” Mohammed said.
**Why does he label the ADC’s strategy as deceptive?**
Mohammed argued that the ADC is trying to convince Nigerians that Kwankwaso is acting on behalf of President [Bola Ahmed Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Ahmed_Tinubu). He claimed the party repeatedly uses a slogan suggesting Kwankwaso works for Tinubu, a narrative he believes is misleading.
**How does the spokesperson view the party’s excuse for potential failure?**
He said the ADC has begun blaming any future defeat on the refusal of Obi and Kwankwaso to join its ranks, a tactic he says “is not how politics should be played.”
**What is the Kwankwasiyya movement’s stance on Kwankwaso’s partnership with Obi?**
Mohammed defended Kwankwaso’s right to discuss his collaboration with Obi, stating that both men have agreed to work together as genuine partners rather than merely meeting for convenience.
He further noted that Kwankwaso and Obi were once members of the ADC but left because the party failed to provide a level playing field for all participants. According to Mohammed, many Nigerians view the ADC as a vehicle for the personal ambitions of “Waziri Adamawa” and others who have long sought a political platform that offers a real alternative rather than a choice between “the evil and the lesser evil.”
**What does this criticism imply for the 2027 election landscape?**
The Kwankwasiyya movement’s comments suggest that internal disagreements and unclear policy proposals could undermine the ADC’s credibility, potentially reshaping alliances as the 2027 presidential race approaches.