Dead Party Comment: PDP slams Kwankwaso, calls him a “failed politician”

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded sharply to Rabiu Kwankwaso’s recent comments, labeling the former Governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) as a “failed politician.”

Kwankwaso had previously claimed that the PDP’s influence had waned significantly since his departure from the party, asserting that his exit marked the end of its relevance.

In a speech at the inauguration of a renovated NNPP office in Katsina State, Kwankwaso declared, “The PDP is dead because we left the party. We saw them drifting off track, so we decided to leave.”

The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, hit back with a statement condemning Kwankwaso’s remarks.

The statement read, “Kwankwaso is insignificant in the Nigerian political landscape today, given that he is struggling to lead the NNPP, a party that holds sway in just one state. It is baffling that someone with such limited political clout would declare a party like the PDP, which has 13 governors, numerous Senators, and House of Representatives members, as ‘dead.’”

The PDP further accused Kwankwaso of being self-centered, pointing out that many of his political achievements were made during his time in the PDP.

“At a time when Nigerians, including those in Kano, are suffering from severe hardship due to the policies of the ruling APC, Kwankwaso’s only concern is his dream of becoming President. This shows a level of selfishness and insensitivity that is troubling,” the statement added.

The PDP concluded by saying they would not engage further with Kwankwaso on the matter, emphasizing that any political relevance he once had was due to his affiliation with the PDP.