I’m 46, Not 35!” – Nafiu Bala Fires Back At Kwankwaso In Explosive Clash

A prominent member of the African Democratic Congress, Nafiu Bala, has declared that former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso lacks the moral authority to advise him.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Bala dismissed claims made by Kwankwaso regarding his age, clarifying that he is 46 years old, not 35. He urged the former presidential candidate to verify facts before making public remarks and cautioned him against trying to gain entry into the ADC through unofficial means.

Bala went further to label Kwankwaso as an ally of the All Progressives Congress, insisting that politicians of his generation should step aside to allow younger leaders take charge.

He maintained that regardless of age, Kwankwaso has no right to belittle him, pointing out that many current political figures assumed major responsibilities at a young age. According to Bala, older politicians should now take on advisory roles while youths lead both political parties and the nation.

Reiterating his stance, Bala described Kwankwaso as “still an APC mole,” recalling how in 2023, Atiku Abubakar and other northern leaders had urged Kwankwaso to step down for broader regional interests—an appeal he ignored.

He argued that Kwankwaso’s past actions disqualify him from offering guidance or intervening in the internal issues currently affecting the ADC, adding that he does not even consider him a member of the party.

Bala warned that if Kwankwaso wishes to be part of the ADC, he should follow due process and familiarise himself with the party’s constitution, stressing firmly that he cannot be intimidated.

His reaction follows Kwankwaso’s earlier claim that Bala failed to attend a scheduled meeting aimed at resolving the party’s internal disputes. Kwankwaso had said he waited throughout the night for Bala, who never showed up.

During an interview with DCL Hausa, Kwankwaso also appealed to traditional leaders, including the Emir of Gombe and other respected figures, to intervene and discourage Bala from actions that could undermine the party’s interests.