Senator Sabo Muhammed Na Kudu, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship flagbearer in Jigawa State, has forcefully distanced himself from a so-called power-sharing agreement that has surfaced in political circles. The document, dated July 3, 2026, allegedly carved up political offices between him and a former rival, Hon. Bashir Adamu Jumbo. But Na Kudu is having none of it.
In a sharp disclaimer issued on August 8, 2026, the candidate declared he had zero involvement in crafting, negotiating, or blessing the supposed deal. He flatly denied putting his signature on any such paper, and he made it clear that no one had his authority to sign on his behalf. The alleged pact, which reportedly included a 60:40 split of positions—covering the deputy governorship slot, elective seats, and federal and state appointments—was branded by Na Kudu as false and dangerously misleading.
“I did not negotiate, execute, approve, authorise, consent to, adopt or ratify the said agreement,” he stated, leaving no room for ambiguity. He also took aim at the signature supposedly attached to his name, calling it a fabrication and insisting he never endorsed it or allowed anyone else to do so.
The ADC candidate stressed that the document does not represent his views or those of his campaign team, urging supporters and the general public to treat it as worthless. He went further, warning political players, institutions, and media outlets to stop circulating the paper as if it carried any legal weight.
Na Kudu did not stop at a warning—he threatened to haul the culprits into court. Anyone found to have forged, altered, misattributed, or misused his signature will face legal consequences, he said. “For the avoidance of doubt, I am not a party to the purported agreement and shall not be bound by any of its provisions,” he added, sealing his stance.
This firestorm comes at a tense moment in Jigawa politics, with alliances shifting and speculation running hot ahead of the 2027 governorship race. Notably, Na Kudu recently picked Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, a former PDP and NNPP governorship candidate, as his running mate—a move that has already stirred conversations across the state.
