Nigeria, May 9 -- Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate and ex-governor of Kano State, has said he accepts the decision of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, despite the move ruling him out of emerging as the party's flag bearer for the election.

Mr Kwankwaso, who had indicated interest in contesting for the party's presidential ticket, said the decision to zone the ticket to the South would allow the region to complete its turn in producing Nigeria's leadership.

He stated this while addressing delegates at the NDC national convention held in Abuja on Saturday.

"It is therefore with great sense of unity and solidarity, that as a loyal party member, I support the decision...