Vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said concerns previously raised about him by the United States have been resolved, insisting that Washington is now more focused on the possibility of another Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Monday, Kwankwaso dismissed allegations that had been made against him in the past, describing them as the handiwork of political opponents.
According to him, the matter has been cleared, leaving him with what he described as a “clean slate” in the United States.
“I think we have passed that level now. You know, realities will always prevail. We have enemies here. Everybody has an enemy, including your good self.
“People decided to send my name here and there, but realities have now come out, and that issue is gone. It’s no more an issue. I believe the issue is cleared. I now have a clean slate in America,” he said.
Kwankwaso maintained that the focus has shifted to the prospect of another Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
“I think America is more worried about Muslim-Muslim tickets now than the issue of Kwankwaso.
“Those who know me know they are talking about the wrong person. I have no business in all those things.
“I think Muslim-Muslim ticket is going to be a thing in 2027. Well, it has to be,” he added.
The former Kano State governor, however, did not provide evidence to support his claim regarding the position of the United States on a potential Muslim-Muslim ticket.
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