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The Digest:

A fresh political crisis is brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State as the party's chairman, Usaini Isa Mai Riga, has rejected alleged moves to cede control of the party structure to former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Mai Riga said two separate meetings aimed at integrating Kwankwaso collapsed over disagreements on leadership arrangements. "He wants us to hand over the entire party to him, despite the sacrifices we made when the party had little or no presence," he said. The Kwankwasiyya movement responded that Kwankwaso is not in NDC to take over structures but to grow the party.

Key Points:
  • Kwankwaso's entry into the NDC has triggered internal tension in Kano.
  • The state chairman vowed to resist any attempt to displace current executives.
  • The national leadership allegedly halted the state congress to facilitate Kwankwaso's takeover.
  • Kwankwasiyya insists no one is taking over anything; congresses will hold soon.
  • The crisis could affect NDC's preparations for the 2027 elections in Kano.
Watch whether the NDC resolves its internal crisis in Kano and if Kwankwaso asserts control over the party structure.

Sources: Daily Trust