2027: Kwankwaso Says Obi Partnership Is About Nigeria
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has explained his decision to join former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi on the presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso, who is seeking the vice-presidential slot alongside Obi, said their partnership was driven by a shared desire to adopt a different approach to governance and address Nigeria’s major challenges. In a statement issued on Thursday as political activities for the 2027 elections intensify, Kwankwaso said the country was facing critical challenges, including rising food prices, unemployment, high business costs and insecurity. He said terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of violence continued to threaten communities, stressing that farmers needed security to return to their farms and children needed safe schools. The former governor also identified education, healthcare, infrastructure and institutional reforms as areas requiring urgent attention. According to him, public resources must be managed with greater transparency and accountability while institutions are strengthened to deliver better services to citizens. Explaining his alliance with Obi, Kwankwaso said the partnership was not motivated by regional, religious or personal interests, but by a shared commitment to Nigeria’s development. He said the proposed administration would focus on accountable governance, economic opportunities and inclusion, with the aim of creating an environment where young Nigerians can build their futures and citizens have equal opportunities to prosper. Kwankwaso urged Nigerians, particularly youths, women, workers, farmers, entrepreneurs and professionals, to participate actively in the political process. He also called for issue-based campaigns and urged politicians to avoid divisive rhetoric while demanding competence, accountability and measurable results from those seeking public office. Kwankwaso described the 2027 election as an opportunity for Nigerians to determine the country’s future direction and urged supporters of the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket to conduct their campaigns peacefully and responsibly.
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