A political support group backing Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso has called for a joint presidential ticket featuring the former Kano governor and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election.
The Kwankwaso Support Group 2027 made the proposal on Friday in Kano, where its leader, Abba Gwale, urged Nigerians to rally behind an Obi–Kwankwaso alliance, describing it as a viable path to addressing the country’s growing challenges.
Gwale said the group, as committed supporters of Kwankwaso, decided to openly back the proposed partnership in any political party, arguing that shifting political sentiments across the country favour such an alliance.
“As Kwankwaso supporters and loyalists, we have proposed and thrown our weight behind the joint presidential ticket, especially with Peter Obi, in any of the political parties. The current political trajectory has shown where the tide is shifting,” he said.
He expressed confidence that an Obi–Kwankwaso administration would improve the lives of Nigerians, particularly in tackling insecurity and economic hardship.
“If the duo gets a mandate in the upcoming election, Nigeria will be a better place. For real, we’re tired of insecurity, hunger, and starvation,” Gwale said.
According to him, the strength of the proposed alliance lies in combining Obi’s influence in the South with Kwankwaso’s strong base in the North, forming what he described as a potent coalition capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We want a political alliance to bring together Obi’s strong support base in the South and Kwankwaso’s formidable support in the North, creating a powerful coalition that could potentially shake up the political landscape,” he said.
“At the heart of this alliance is a shared ambition to wrestle power from the ruling APC and bring about meaningful change to Nigeria.”
Gwale, who comes from the same constituency as Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, said the ticket is drawing momentum from widespread dissatisfaction with the current administration, noting that the message of hope being projected by the duo is gaining traction nationwide.
“As 2027 approaches, all eyes are on the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance to see how they will capitalise on this momentum and translate it into votes. One thing is certain — the duo is determined to shake things up and bring about a new era of politics in Nigeria,” he added.
Reacting to reports that Kwankwaso had allegedly made far-reaching demands from the APC as a condition for joining the ruling party, Gwale dismissed such claims, saying they would be unreasonable considering the former governor’s political stature.
He said Kwankwaso’s positions and demands, if any, are geared toward addressing the interests of his supporters and party members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
“Supporters of Kwankwaso cut across every divide, especially among ordinary Nigerians who are living from hand to mouth,” Gwale said.
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