Kano Residents Burn Obi-Kwankwaso Posters Amid Tensions

In Kano, residents set fire to campaign posters of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso. This incident occurred in the Ungogo Local Government Area and was captured on video.

Tensions escalated when Bilyaminu Bachirawa, the local NDC chairman, was nearly lynched by an angry mob. The youth pursued Bachirawa on motorcycles, expressing their discontent.

This unrest coincided with the NDC's declaration for the upcoming 2027 general elections. The situation reflects the internal divisions within the NDC and the recent departure of Obi and Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has been cited as a contributing factor to the unrest.

The events unfolded on a Saturday evening, highlighting the volatile political climate as the elections approach.