Seriake Dickson Leads Peace Talks to End Kano NDC Crisis

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) stepped in to address growing disagreements within its Kano State chapter through peace talks involving leaders of the Kwankwasiyya movement and senior party officials.

The effort was led by the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, alongside members of the NDC leadership, during a closed-door meeting held to find a solution to the dispute between the Kwankwasiyya bloc and longstanding party officials in Kano State.

In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the NDC said the meeting was part of ongoing efforts to restore harmony and strengthen cooperation among party members in the state. The party explained that discussions focused on addressing concerns raised by both sides and creating room for wider participation within the party structure.

According to the statement, the party leadership is working to ensure that all members are carried along in the political process and that no group feels excluded. The NDC maintained that it remains committed to internal democracy and will not force candidates on members in Kano or any other part of the country.

The party also addressed reports circulating about the outcome of its primary elections. It stated that no official results have been released from any state and advised party members and the public to ignore any lists or claims being circulated as authentic results.

The latest intervention comes amid tensions that have affected the party in Kano State in recent weeks. Some party officials in the North-West had accused former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, of attempting to dominate the party structure and reduce the influence of other stakeholders.

The allegations were reportedly contained in a petition submitted to the party’s national leadership by some officials from the region. The dispute later fueled speculation that Kwankwaso might be considering leaving the NDC.

However, the Kwankwasiyya movement recently dismissed those reports, insisting that its leader had no plans to quit the party. The group described the claims as false and maintained that it remains committed to the NDC.

The peace meeting is seen as part of broader efforts by the party leadership to calm tensions, prevent further divisions and maintain unity ahead of future political activities in Kano State and across the country.