Bashir Ahmad: Kwankwaso-Obi Alliance Won't Shift Kano Votes

Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide, commented on the political landscape in Kano State regarding the 2027 general elections. He stated that the alliance between former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, where Kwankwaso serves as Obi's running mate, will not significantly affect the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s political strategy in Kano.

Ahmad emphasized the importance of Kano and other North-West states due to their large voting populations, noting that Kano has the highest number of registered voters in Nigeria. He acknowledged Kwankwaso's longstanding influence in the state, where he is viewed as a leader beyond party lines.

However, Ahmad asserted that Kwankwaso's new position as vice-president to Obi has diminished his chances in Kano. He also mentioned that the APC's electoral strategy would not focus on Kwankwaso's role but on broader concerns, including issues surrounding the eligibility of a governorship candidate from Obi's party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress.