Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice‑presidential candidate of the [Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_Democratic_Conference), publicly rejected circulating rumours that the party would pull out of the 2027 presidential election in favour of the [African Democratic Congress (ADC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Democratic_Conference), confirming that the NDC ticket remains firmly in the race.
In a post on his verified Facebook page, Kwankwaso said the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (ADC‑PCC) has been concentrating its efforts on attacking him, the NDC presidential candidate [Peter Obi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Obi), and the party itself, instead of promoting its own candidate to the electorate.
He dismissed allegations that the NDC is working for the ruling [All Progressives Congress (APC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) or planning to step aside for the ADC, calling such narratives baseless attempts to mislead voters.
"We will not withdraw our candidature for the ADC or any other party. We remain confident in our capacity, competence, and readiness to lead Nigeria," Kwankwaso asserted.
Kwankwaso warned supporters to ignore any last‑minute statements suggesting the NDC had endorsed or withdrawn in favour of another contender, and urged the ADC‑PCC to address allegations reportedly made against its candidate by Vice President Kashim Shettima rather than targeting the NDC leadership.
He reiterated that the NDC presidential ticket, which he described as the “OK ticket,” has no affiliation with the APC and sees no reason to abandon the race for any other party.
The vice‑presidential candidate also criticised the APC‑led administration for failing Nigerians, while maintaining that the ADC does not present a better alternative.
Labeling the NDC as the most formidable opposition party in the country, Kwankwaso called on supporters to stay committed to securing victory at the polls and highlighted the party’s agenda on security, education, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, and the economy, adding that “Nigeria will be OK.”
The ADC‑PCC responded by dismissing Kwankwaso’s remarks as diversionary, suggesting his comments raise questions about his political alignment with the APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a Sunday statement, ADC‑PCC media director Kola Ologbondiyan said Kwankwaso’s reply failed to address the council’s concerns and focused more on attacking the ADC than confronting the ruling administration.
The council asked why Kwankwaso makes the ADC candidate the issue instead of challenging the APC, whose policies, they argue, have worsened hunger, insecurity, fuel prices, naira depreciation and overall economic hardship for Nigerians.