Rabiu Kwankwaso Backs NDC Presidential Ticket Zoning to South, Calls It Path to National Healing

Rabiu Kwankwaso, has thrown his weight behind the party’s decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing the move as a pathway to equity, unity, and national healing.

Speaking at the party’s national convention on Saturday, the former Kano State governor said the zoning arrangement would allow the Southern region to complete its turn in producing Nigeria’s national leadership, in line with the principles of fairness and federal character.

PulseNets learnt that Kwankwaso also pledged total commitment to the NDC’s internal agreement, stressing that the party must uphold justice, inclusion, and balanced representation across the country.

Kwankwaso said: “It is therefore with a great sense of unity and solidarity that, as a loyal party member, I support the decision to zone the presidential ticket of the NDC to the South so that it allows the region to complete its turn in producing national leadership.

“This represents a true opportunity for national healing. We shall work in accordance with the party’s agreement to ensure fairness and federal character in all ramifications.

“The leadership standard we shall set will therefore restore Nigeria’s dignity and will guarantee that our citizens at home and in the diaspora will be treated with respect and dignity.

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“Lastly, we can only achieve that by continuing to mobilise people to register with INEC to vote and with the NDC to belong to this noble cause. Please register today.”

PulseNets reports that the endorsement is expected to strengthen ongoing conversations around power rotation, political inclusion, and regional balance ahead of the 2027 general elections.