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The supporters of Kano Strongman, Musa Kwankwaso, have started campaigning for an Obi/Kwankwaso alliance to rescue Nigeria.
Supporters of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), have proposed a joint presidential ticket pairing Peter Obi with Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking on behalf of the support groups in Kano on Friday, Abba Sadauki Gwale said the proposal reflects the desire of Kwankwaso loyalists to support an alliance capable of rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges.
Gwale said the Obi–Kwankwaso ticket could emerge under any political platform, stressing that the current political trajectory shows a clear shift in public sentiment.
“If the duo gets a chance in the upcoming election, Nigeria will be a better place. We are tired of insecurity, hunger and starvation,” he said.
According to him, the proposed alliance is aimed at uniting Obi’s strong support base in the South with Kwankwaso’s formidable following in the North, creating a broad national coalition capable of challenging the ruling party.
Gwale said the partnership is driven by a shared ambition to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress and its leader, Bola Tinubu, and to deliver meaningful change for Nigerians.
He added that both Obi and Kwankwaso have consistently emphasised policies focused on improving the welfare of ordinary Nigerians, noting that their message of hope and reform is resonating widely.
“As 2027 approaches, all eyes are on the Obi–Kwankwaso alliance to see how it will translate this momentum into votes,” Gwale said.
Addressing speculations that Kwankwaso had made demands to join the APC, Gwale dismissed such claims as outrageous, insisting that Kwankwaso’s political decisions are guided by the interests of his supporters nationwide.
He also maintained that Kwankwaso continues to command massive grassroots support in Kano and beyond, despite recent political realignments in the state.
