The Kwankwasiyya Movement has fired back at the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Falalu Bello, over his recent claims regarding the failed merger talks between Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Reports had it that the movement officially rejected Bello’s narrative that the duo had approached the PRP specifically demanding an automatic presidential ticket for the 2027 elections.
The controversy stems from Bello’s earlier assertion that the PRP rejected the pair because they “demanded the ticket” without following the party’s internal democratic processes. In a sharp rebuttal, the Kwankwasiyya movement characterized the Chairman’s claims as a “misrepresentation of facts” and an attempt to chase political clout. They clarified that while discussions for a robust opposition alliance have been ongoing, the movement remains focused on a “national rescue mission” rather than a desperate scramble for party tickets.
Key Points of the Rebuttal
- Misleading Claims: The movement asserted that Falalu Bello’s statement was a distortion of the high-level negotiations aimed at forming a formidable coalition against the ruling party.
- Democratic Principles: Kwankwasiyya maintained that Senator Kwankwaso and Peter Obi are seasoned democrats who respect party structures and would never “demand” tickets in the manner described by the PRP chairman.
- Focus on the NDC: Insiders suggest the rebuttal reinforces the movement’s commitment to its new political home, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which was formed following their exit from the ADC.
- Unity Over Ambition: The group emphasized that the priority for both Kwankwaso and Obi is to provide a viable alternative for Nigerians in 2027, rather than personal entitlement to any specific party’s platform.
