Kwankwaso Hosts Obi, Makinde, and Dickson in Kano

During the Sallah celebration, Rabiu Kwankwaso hosted prominent political figures including Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 general elections, Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, and Seriake Dickson, the former Governor of Bayelsa State, in Kano. Kwankwaso shared a message on social media describing the visit as part of the joy of the Sallah celebration.

The gathering is interpreted by analysts as part of broader political consultations and realignments ahead of future electoral contests. Obi emphasized the importance of reviving Kano's industrial base, particularly in manufacturing, and highlighted the need to restore moribund industries across the state.

He specifically mentioned the industrial area of Bompai Sharada and the legacy of the North's banking institutions. Despite the high-profile nature of the visit, Obi clarified that it was not a political campaign but a celebration of Sallah and an honor to Kwankwaso.