The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has moved to resolve growing tensions within its Kano State chapter as party leaders and the Kwankwasiya movement held a closed-door reconciliation meeting aimed at restoring unity and internal stability.
The party confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, that the meeting brought together the National Leader of the party, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the national leadership of the Kwankwasiya movement, and key stakeholders of the NDC in Kano State.
According to the statement, the discussions were convened to address lingering disagreements between the Kwankwasiya political bloc and what it described as legacy party officials in the state.
“The closed-door meeting was aimed at resolving the issues between the Kwankwasiya movement and the legacy officials of the NDC in Kano State,” the party said.
Senator Dickson and the party leadership, it added, are currently mediating between the factions to promote inclusion and broader participation within the party structure.
“Senator Dickson and the NDC leadership are mediating in the process in order to enhance inclusion and participation by every party member,” the statement noted.
The party also reiterated its commitment to internal democracy, stressing that it would not impose candidates either in Kano State or any other part of the country.
“The NDC leadership will not impose candidates in Kano State, and indeed across the nation, as the party cherishes the virtues of internal democracy,” it stated.
Amid growing speculation over the outcome of its primaries, the party dismissed reports circulating on social media and elsewhere, insisting that no official results have been released.
“The NDC has not released any official results of its primary elections in any state. Hence, the public and party members are urged to disregard any such list in circulation,” the statement added.
The crisis in Kano has been linked to internal disagreements between factions within the party, including allegations by some North-West officials accusing elements within the Kwankwasiya movement of attempting to dominate party structures and marginalise other stakeholders.
Those allegations were reportedly contained in a petition submitted by the North-West Vice Chairman of the party, Mohammed Serina, and the Kano State Chairman, Hussaini Mariga, to the national leadership.
Meanwhile, the Kwankwasiya movement has dismissed reports suggesting that its leader, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, was planning to leave the party, describing such claims as unfounded.
Party insiders say the latest intervention by the national leadership is part of ongoing efforts to calm tensions, bridge internal divisions and strengthen unity ahead of future electoral contests.