Kaduna opposition candidates deny endorsing a consensus candidate

Governorship candidates from several opposition parties in Kaduna State denied rumours that they had endorsed a consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf Idris, spokesperson for PDP candidate Usman Shehu Bawa, known as ABG, called the social media report false and malicious. The candidates said their meeting addressed alleged pressure on opposition figures and the need to protect political pluralism and fundamental rights. They pledged to cooperate for free, fair and transparent elections and urged the public to disregard the rumour.