Kwankwaso Regrets Not Partnering with Obi in 2023 Elections

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed regret over not forming an alliance with the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 general elections. Speaking in Dutse, Jigawa State, Kwankwaso stated that a united ticket could have provided a significant advantage against the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He acknowledged that he did not fully understand Obi at the time, which led to his decision to run independently on the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) platform, where he finished fourth, winning only Kano State with 1,496,687 votes. In contrast, Obi, running under the Labour Party (LP), secured third place with 6,101,533 votes across 12 states.

Kwankwaso revealed plans for a partnership with Obi for the 2027 elections, including an agreement for him to lead the Ministry of Education if elected, focusing on educational reforms and access for underprivileged children.