ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Kwankwaso Support Group 2027 has put forward a proposal for a joint presidential ticket bringing together former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso.
Addressing journalists in Kano on Friday, the group’s leader, Abba Gwale, said that as committed followers of Senator Kwankwaso, they felt compelled to call on Nigerians to rally behind an Obi-Kwankwaso partnership, which he described as an opportunity to pull the country out of its present difficulties.
“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.
“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.
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“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. With this partnership, the duo is poised to give the ruling party a run for their money.
“At the heart of this alliance is a shared ambition to wrestle power from the ruling APC and bring about meaningful change to Nigeria. Both Obi and Kwankwaso have consistently emphasised their commitment to assisting the common man in Nigeria, and their partnership is seen as a key step towards achieving this goal,” he said.
Gwale, who is from the same constituency as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, added that the proposed ticket is tapping into widespread dissatisfaction with the current administration, noting that their message of hope and reform is gaining traction across the country.
He said the combined political strength of Obi and Kwankwaso positions them as a serious threat to the ruling party.
“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,” Gwale added.
Responding to claims that Kwankwaso had demanded a large number of positions from the ruling APC as a condition for joining the party, Gwale said such suggestions should be regarded as outrageous, considering the stature of the former governor.
He explained that Kwankwaso’s demands, where applicable, were aimed at addressing the interests of his supporters and party members across the 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 added.