The spokesman said Kwankwaso would definitely contest the 2023 presidential election with Atiku, Tinubu and others.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Rabiu Kwankwaso Presidential Campaign Organisation has debunked rumour that the candidate is considering backing other candidates.
There have been rumour that Kwankwaso, who is the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), is considering stepping down for either the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar or the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu.
However, spokesperson of the campaign organisation, Ladipo Johnson, said in a statement on Sunday that there is no truth in the rumour.
“Kwankwaso is in the race to win,” said Johnson, “I do not know how and why people come up with these assertions and speculations. Kwankwaso cannot and will not step down for anyone.”
The spokesman said Kwankwaso would contest the 2023 presidential election with Atiku, Tinubu and others, adding that he joined the race because of his convictions that he would make the desired change in Nigeria.
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“Kwankwaso is not in the race to negotiate. He has the capacity, track record for competence and the political will to lead Nigeria to greater heights.
“Our candidate has no reason to step down. His path to victory and chances are very high. Competitive yes but his chances are very high considering his acceptance nationwide as a man of integrity,” he said.
Johnson added that the party was ready for the campaigns and would traverse the entire country to convince Nigerians and explain the reasons they should support the NNPP.
He said the NNPP as a party has a clear vision of its intentions for Nigerians and would not be dragged into unnecessary criticisms but would face the task of convincing Nigerians of the fresh ideas it would be bringing on board if elected.
Kwankwaso was a member of the PDP which has Atiku as presidential flagbearer.