A factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafi’u Bala Gombe, has taken a swipe at Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, accusing him of failing to act in the interest of Northern Nigeria when it mattered most.
Speaking during an interview on Premier Radio in Kano, Bala dismissed any attempt by Kwankwaso to engage in discussions about the region’s future, describing such efforts as lacking credibility.
“Kwankwaso called me, telling me this is the solution for the North, a way out. I said no. Any discussion concerning the North with people like you is rubbish,” he said.
He argued that Kwankwaso and others once seen as leaders of the North missed their opportunity to make meaningful change.
“You were the same people the North was looking up to. You had the opportunity to save it and make a difference, but you refused. It was you people that killed the North,” Bala said.
Bala also criticised Kwankwaso’s role in the last general election, claiming his decision to contest contributed to division within the region.
“Even in the last election, we begged Kwankwaso to step down for the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. We asked him not to contest, but he refused and went ahead under a small party,” he said.
He further alleged that Kwankwaso’s participation weakened Northern political unity and affected the outcome of the election.
“He knew he was not going to win. The party he used is only known in Kano, but he still went ahead just to split votes from the North and pave the way for Tinubu,” he added.
Bala concluded by warning that many in the North have not forgotten the events.
“We have not forgotten. People of Nigeria, especially in the North, have not forgotten, and we will not forget what you did,” he said.
