The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has settled its internal disagreement over the leadership of its Kano State chapter and has confirmed Hon. Husaini Isah Mai Riga as the rightful chairman of the party in the state.
Naija News reports that the dispute began after former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, joined the party.
His entry created tension within the state structure as some members questioned the position of the existing leadership and there were moves to change the leadership arrangement.
Mai Riga insisted that he remained the legitimate chairman and said he would not step aside without following proper party process.
The disagreement continued for a while and drew attention within the party at the national level.
To address the issue, the party leadership held a special meeting chaired by Senator Seriake Dickson.
The meeting brought together Kwankwaso, senior party officials from the North West zone, and other top leaders to find a lasting solution.
At the end of the meeting, the party confirmed Mai Riga as the Kano State chairman. It was also agreed that Kwankwaso would be given a major role within the party structure in the state, with arrangements dividing leadership influence between different groups.
Mai Riga later expressed appreciation to the national leadership for stepping in to resolve the matter.
He also apologized to anyone affected by the disagreement, saying the final decision reflected collective agreement within the party.
He further explained that part of the arrangement included giving a large share of the party structure to Kwankwaso while he remains the state chairman.
