Kangiwa, the ADC candidate for the House of Representatives in Kebbi, has dismissed reports that he stepped down from the contest, insisting that he remains in the race. In a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi, he said he had neither withdrawn his candidacy nor authorised any statement announcing his departure from the election.

Nafiu Kangiwa

A candidate for the Arewa/Dandi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Nafiu Kangiwa, has dismissed reports that he has withdrawn from the 2027 election race under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Kangiwa, in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, said he had neither withdrawn from the contest nor issued any statement announcing his decision to quit the race.

He explained that he personally obtained the ADC nomination form and had complied with the requirements and conditions stipulated by the party, as well as relevant electoral procedures.

According to him, reports suggesting that he had withdrawn from the contest were “completely false, baseless and without any foundation.”

The candidate called on those circulating the alleged misinformation to desist from misleading the public and creating confusion among his supporters and political stakeholders.

He said politics should be based on ideas, vision, and public confidence rather than misinformation and attempts to damage the reputation of political opponents.

Kangiwa reaffirmed his commitment to contesting the Arewa/Dandi Federal Constituency seat on the platform of the ADC in the 2027 General Elections.

He urged the people of the constituency, his supporters, and the general public to disregard any report claiming that he had withdrawn from the race.

He further assured his supporters that his aspiration remained intact and that he would continue to follow the party’s guidelines and applicable electoral regulations ahead of the 2027 elections.

“Rumour will not replace the truth,” Kangiwa said.