The vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has claimed that the United States government is now more concerned about the possibility of another Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in the 2027 general elections than allegations previously made against him.
Kwankwaso made the statement during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, where he said issues that had previously surrounded his name had been resolved and were no longer a concern.
According to him, he now has what he described as a "clean slate" in the United States, insisting that earlier allegations were the handiwork of political opponents.
He said:
“I think we have passed that level now. You know, realities will always prevail. We have enemies here. Everybody has enemy, including your good self.
“So people have decided to send my name here and there, but realities have now come out, and that issue is gone. It’s no more an issue.
“I believe the issue is cleared. It’s cleared. I now have a clean slate in America.”
Kwankwaso further maintained that attention has shifted from those past allegations to the possibility of another Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said:
“I think America is more worried about Muslim-Muslim tickets now than the issue of Kwankwaso.
“Those who know me, they know they are talking about the wrong person. I have no business in all those things.
“I think Muslim-Muslim ticket is going to be a thing in 2027. Well, it has to be.”
