Kwankwaso Buhari votes reward claim as ex-Kano governor says his camp got no recognition for delivering nearly 2 million votes in past election
A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has alleged that he and his political supporters were not rewarded or recognised despite delivering nearly two million votes for former President Muhammadu Buhari in a past election.
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Kwankwaso Buhari votes reward claim was made during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday night, where the former Kano State governor reflected on his political experience and perceived lack of acknowledgement from Buhari’s camp.
Kwankwaso said his group worked extensively during the election period, describing their efforts as intense and personally risky, with supporters reportedly putting their lives on the line to secure electoral support.
He stated that despite mobilising what he estimated to be about 1.9 to 2 million votes, neither he nor his political constituency received any meaningful recognition or benefit after the election.
The Kwankwaso Buhari votes reward claim underscores longstanding tensions within Nigeria’s political alliances, where support blocs often expect post-election rewards or political inclusion.
Kwankwaso further suggested that the experience contributed to his broader push for political restructuring and change within the country’s leadership system.
He also commented on the current administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating that there are ongoing concerns affecting governance and public satisfaction across different levels.
According to him, these challenges have strengthened public demand for political change, both at grassroots level and among key political actors.
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Kwankwaso added that growing dissatisfaction with leadership performance is driving renewed conversations about reform and alternative political direction ahead of future elections.
