Kwankwaso stated this in a post on his X account on Sunday, October 18, 2026, expressing concern over what he described as attempts by the ADC campaign team to portray the NDC presidential ticket as working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or planning to step down for the ADC candidate before the election.
The former Kano State governor, who is running alongside Obi on the NDC ticket, accused the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) of focusing on political attacks rather than presenting the competence, credibility and capacity of its own candidate to Nigerians.
“Rather than focusing on presenting the competence, credibility, and capacity of their own candidate as we have consistently done by placing our credentials and record of achievements before Nigerians, the ADC Presidential Campaign Council appears intent on creating mischief against our party and ticket,” he said.
Kwankwaso alleged that the ADC campaign team was attempting to create the impression that the NDC ticket was working for the APC or could withdraw from the presidential race at the last minute in favour of the ADC candidate.
He urged the ADC-PCC to direct its attention towards addressing allegations reportedly levelled against its candidate by Vice-President Kashim Shettima rather than targeting him and Obi.
“The ADC-PCC would be better served directing its energy toward rebutting the serious allegations levelled against their candidate by the Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, instead of targeting me and His Excellency Peter Obi,” Kwankwaso stated.
The NDC vice-presidential candidate further warned that the ADC campaign team might attempt to mislead his party’s supporters on the eve of the election by claiming that the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket intended to withdraw in its favour.
He, however, dismissed such claims and insisted that the NDC would remain in the presidential contest.
“Let me state clearly and unequivocally: we will not withdraw our candidature for the ADC or any other party. We remain confident in our capacity, competence, and readiness to lead Nigeria,” he declared.
Kwankwaso also rejected suggestions that the NDC ticket, popularly known as the OK ticket, was working for the APC or any of its candidates, describing such claims as unfounded.
“The OK ticket is neither working for nor acting on behalf of the APC or any of its candidates. We see no possibility or reason to withdraw from the presidential race in favour of the ADC candidate or any other. These claims are unfounded and should be treated as such,” he said.
Taking a swipe at both the ruling APC and the ADC, Kwankwaso accused the APC-led Federal Government of failing Nigerians and argued that the ADC did not offer a better alternative.
He maintained that the NDC presidential ticket represented a credible and viable option for the country, citing its record, capacity and support across northern and southern Nigeria.
According to him, the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket is a “healing ticket” committed to national unity and addressing Nigeria’s major challenges, including insecurity, education, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and the economy.
Kwankwaso further described the NDC as the most formidable and viable opposition party in the country, urging its supporters and other well-meaning Nigerians to remain committed to its electoral success.
“I therefore urge all our supporters and well-meaning Nigerians to continue working toward the victory of our great party,” he said.
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