Supporters of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), have called for a joint presidential ticket pairing Peter Obi with Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking in Kano on Friday, Abba Sadauki Gwale, representing Kwankwaso loyalists, said the proposal reflects the desire to forge an alliance capable of rescuing Nigeria from insecurity, hunger, and economic hardship.
Gwale stressed that the Obi–Kwankwaso ticket could emerge under any political platform, noting that current public sentiment is shifting toward a broad-based coalition.
“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 Gwale, the proposed partnership aims to unite Obi’s strong following in the South with Kwankwaso’s formidable base in the North, creating a national coalition poised to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu.
He emphasised that both Obi and Kwankwaso share a commitment to policies focused on improving the welfare of ordinary Nigerians, and 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 added.
Addressing rumours that Kwankwaso had made demands to join the APC, Gwale dismissed the claims, insisting that the NNPP leader’s decisions are guided solely by the interests of his supporters nationwide.
He also highlighted Kwankwaso’s continued grassroots strength in Kano and beyond, despite recent political realignments.
