Kwankwaso Dismisses Sheriff, Backs Obi's Northern Support

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a key member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former governor of Kano State, dismissed claims made by Ali Modu Sheriff, a former governor of Borno State and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), regarding Peter Obi's ability to attract significant support in Kano and Northern Nigeria. In an interview, Kwankwaso argued that Sheriff was merely attempting to impress President Bola Tinubu and that even political opponents recognize his influence in Kano.

He emphasized that neither Kano nor Northern Nigeria would abandon the NDC alliance, asserting that the political landscape is set for a significant shift ahead of the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso noted that the combination of the Kwankwasiyya movement and Obi's support could lead to surprising outcomes, particularly among young voters, and he maintained that Obi's previous electoral performance, securing two million votes in Northern Nigeria, demonstrates his political strength.