Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)
Respectfully multiple reputable Nigerian news outlets published stories on June 8, 2026, confirming that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso allegedly threatened to leave the NDC due to tensions over the Kano State power‑sharing formula.
What actually happened
Several sources reported the same core facts:
Kwankwaso’s Kwankwasiyya bloc submitted a candidates’ list for Kano State.
The Kano NDC leadership replaced the list to enforce a 60/40 power‑sharing formula between the Kwankwasiyya movement and the original NDC structure.
This triggered internal crisis, with Kwankwaso allegedly threatening to dump the party over what his camp saw as a breach of agreement.
Other party leaders also accused him of trying to dominate or hijack the Kano NDC structure, escalating tensions.
What did mark Arnold say about peter obi and kwankwaso partnership
Mark (Mike) Arnold’s comments about a Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso partnership were strongly negative.
Across multiple verified reports, the former U.S. Republican mayor publicly rejected the idea of an Obi–Kwankwaso joint presidential ticket and used unusually harsh language to explain why.
What exactly did Mark Arnold say?
He called an Obi–Kwankwaso ticket a “national disaster.”
Arnold argued that pairing Peter Obi with Rabiu Kwankwaso would be dangerous for Nigeria’s political future.
He accused Kwankwaso of links to extremism.
Arnold claimed Kwankwaso had:
“links to terror and extremist networks”
extremist Sharia enforcement tendencies
These were his stated reasons for opposing any alliance.
He alleged corruption concerns.
Arnold accused Kwankwaso of involvement in “a series of corruption scandals.”
These allegations formed part of his argument that Obi should not partner with him.
He said he would actively oppose the ticket.
In another report, Arnold vowed to campaign against any Obi–Kwankwaso joint ticket, saying Kwankwaso was part of the “Sultan of Sokoto’s inner circle,” which he framed as politically problematic.
Mark Arnold’s position was clear:
He strongly opposed a Peter Obi–Kwankwaso partnership and labeled it a “national disaster,” citing alleged extremism, Sharia-related concerns, and corruption accusations against Kwankwaso.
https://saharareporters.com/2026/05/26/former-us-mayor-arnold-rejects-obi-kwankwaso-ticket-national-disaster-links-kwankwaso?utm_source=copilot.com
https://gistsmate.com/breaking-kwankwaso-threatens-to-leave-ndc-as-sharing-formula-get-tense-in-kano/
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