2027: Muslim-Muslim ticket now America’s bigger concern – Kwankwaso

Rabiu Kwankwaso has claimed that the United States government is now more concerned about another Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in Nigeria than previous allegations made against him.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate made the claim during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday.

Kwankwaso said allegations forwarded to the United States against him had been investigated and were no longer an issue.

“I think we have passed that level now. Realities will always prevail. We have enemies here. Everybody has enemies, including your good self,” he said.

According to the former Kano State governor, some individuals deliberately attempted to damage his reputation by sending his name to different authorities.

“People decided to send my name here and there, but realities have now come out and that issue is gone. It is no more an issue.

“I believe the issue is cleared. I now have a clean slate in America,” Kwankwaso declared.

He said attention in the United States had shifted towards the religious composition of presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general election.

“I think America is more worried about the Muslim-Muslim ticket now than the issue of Kwankwaso,” he said.

“Those who know me know they are talking about the wrong person. I have no business in all those things.”

Kwankwaso did not identify the American officials who allegedly expressed the concern or provide evidence of any formal communication from the US government.

He nevertheless insisted that the Muslim-Muslim ticket would remain a significant issue during the 2027 presidential campaign.

“I think the Muslim-Muslim ticket is going to be a thing in 2027. Well, it has to be,” he added