Obasanjo and Kwankwaso Meet, Speculate 2027 Alliance
On Thursday night, October 5, 2023, former President Olusegun Obasanjo held a private meeting with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Kano. The meeting, which took place at a hotel, has sparked fresh speculation regarding potential political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sources familiar with the meeting indicated that it was a courtesy visit, although the specific issues discussed were not disclosed. Kwankwaso was accompanied by Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, the NDC governorship candidate for Kano State.
The engagement was described as cordial, with warm pleasantries exchanged. Obasanjo and Kwankwaso have maintained a longstanding political relationship dating back to when Kwankwaso served as Nigeria's Minister of Defence from 2003 to 2007.
Political observers believe this meeting could attract significant attention as discussions to strengthen opposition cooperation continue ahead of the next general elections.
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