Sultan of Sokoto Hosts Peter Obi and Kwankwaso for 2027 Talks
On September 28, 2026, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, received Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, at his palace in Sokoto. The visit was part of the NDC's political engagements and consultations with traditional leaders.
Abubakar emphasized his commitment to acting as a father figure to all politicians without favoritism as they prepare for the 2027 elections. This meeting followed a previous visit by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, led by Senator Abdul-Aziz Abubakar Yari, on September 14, 2026.
The APC delegation included the Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, and governors from Kebbi and Zamfara states.
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