Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says northern Muslim politicians cannot succeed without the support of Christians and other regions of the country, adding that he would support Peter Obi. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV, Kwankwaso said Nigeria’s politics requires broad national alliances beyond religion and ethnicity. “What we are saying now…
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says Nigerian politicians now treat zoning as the main qualification for winning presidential elections instead of focusing on governance issues affecting citizens. Momodu spoke during an interview on ARISE News’ Prime Time programme on Tuesday. According to him, political actors…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says younger Nigerians are more interested in competent leadership than ethnicity or religion, revealing that his daughter urged him to work with Peter Obi during the 2023 election. Kwankwaso spoke on Monday night during an interview on ARISE News’s Prime Time programme. The former Kano governor also signalled…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has declared support for the decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to southern Nigeria. The party had earlier resolved at its national convention in Abuja to zone the ticket to the south for a single four-year term. Speaking at the convention…
Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says Peter Obi will struggle to gain broad acceptance in northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Wednesday, Yusuf said Obi’s support base in the north during the 2023 election was largely driven by…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says shared values on governance and national development informed his decision to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking on Sunday night after his defection to the party, Kwankwaso said he and Peter Obi found common ground on key issues affecting the country. He said both leaders aligned…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), urging party members to avoid internal disputes and focus on building a united political platform. Obi defected to the NDC with Rabiu Kwankwanso due to what they described as internal crisis within their former party, the African…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has confirmed ongoing talks with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing what he described as the “precarious position” of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a post on his X page on Saturday night, Kwankwaso said no final decision has been taken on his political future despite growing…
By ALO360 editorial board Twenty-four hours, as they say, is a long time in politics. The pendulum can swing quickly. As the 2027 general election draws closer, political gladiators are regrouping. They are forming alliances to advance and consolidate their interests. The opposition — PDP, LP, NNPP, and ADC — is in disarray. Yet, a…
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), condemned the recent bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. He described the attacks as barbaric and unacceptable. Kwankwaso urged security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent future incidents. Attack Claims Multiple Lives The explosions occurred…
