The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has rejected claims that Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, purchased 69 nomination forms through its platform in Kano State, describing the allegation as false and politically driven.

The controversy followed allegations by an individual presented as the PRP Kano State chairman, who claimed that multiple nomination forms were acquired on behalf of candidates linked to Kwankwaso. The party, however, said the claims were baseless and did not reflect its operations.

Speaking on The Morning Show on ARISE Television, PRP National Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, dismissed the claims and said the person behind them was unknown to the party structure. According to him, the individual had no authority or recognition within the PRP and could not have issued or sold nomination forms on behalf of the party.

“This is complete fiction. The real State Chairman of the PRP in Kano has already issued a statement saying this is complete fabrication. There is no way a former governor could have bought 69 forms from the PRP in Kano,” he said.

Baba-Ahmed clarified that nomination forms are not sold at the state level in Kano, but are centrally issued from the party’s national office in Abuja. He added that candidates in Kano had already gone through the party’s normal registration and primaries process, with their names forwarded to the relevant electoral authorities.

“The man who claimed that 69 forms were sold in Kano is not known to the party at all. He has no position and no authority. We do not know him,” he stated.

Baba-Ahmed also revealed that both Kwankwaso and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi had previously explored joining the PRP before eventually choosing a different political platform. He said discussions were held but did not result in alignment with the party’s structure and direction.

“We had discussions about whether they could join the party. In the end, they felt there was not enough alignment with their needs, and they moved on,” he said.

The PRP chairman also dismissed suggestions of internal instability, insisting that the party had resolved earlier administrative and legal disputes linked to its convention and leadership processes. He said challenges relating to INEC recognition had been addressed and the party was now focused on preparations for the 2027 general elections.

On litigation involving a party member challenging the emergence of its presidential candidate, Baba-Ahmed said internal dispute resolution mechanisms had already been exhausted before the matter reached court. He maintained that such legal processes did not indicate division within the party but reflected normal democratic procedures.

Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, the PRP said it would position itself as a national alternative with a focus on governance reform and economic recovery. Baba-Ahmed said the party would soon unveil its manifesto and present policy proposals aimed at addressing Nigeria’s challenges.

On insecurity, he argued that Nigeria’s response to banditry and terrorism had been inconsistent and lacked a clear national strategy. He called for a balanced approach combining enforcement with dialogue for those willing to renounce violence, while stressing that accountability for criminal acts must remain non-negotiable.

“What is not negotiable is the safety and security of Nigerians,” he said.