Kwankwaso Denies Political Statements, Says He’s Taking a Break from Politics

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has distanced himself from recent political statements attributed to him, describing them as false and misleading.

In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, Kwankwaso stated that the comments circulating online about his alleged involvement in new political alignments were fabricated and not from him.

> “My attention has been drawn to a statement purportedly stating my position on the recurring political realignments in Nigeria. That statement is certainly not from me,” he said.

He added:

> “I wish to categorically state that such statements are false, unfounded, and products of political mischief.”

Kwankwaso emphasized that he has deliberately chosen to stay away from political discourse for now.

> “I have refrained from commenting on contemporary political events and will continue to do so for the time being,” he said, urging the public to rely only on official statements from his verified platforms.

His clarification follows reports suggesting he was aligning with key political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in a possible coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.