Supporters of former Kano State governor, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, have proposed a joint presidential ticket pairing him with former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election.
The proposal was made on Friday in Kano by the Kwankwaso Support Group 2027. Speaking on behalf of the group, its leader, Abba Gwale, said the alliance was aimed at uniting key political forces across the country to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and address Nigeria’s pressing challenges.
“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,” Gwale said.
He added that the proposed alliance represents a response to widespread dissatisfaction with the current state of the nation.
“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,” he said.
According to Gwale, the Obi–Kwankwaso ticket is designed to combine Obi’s strong support base in the South with Kwankwaso’s influence in the North, forming what he described as a formidable political coalition capable of reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape.
“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,” he stated.
Gwale noted that both political figures share a common vision centered on improving the welfare of ordinary Nigerians.
“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
Hailing from the same constituency as Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Gwale further explained that the proposed ticket is banking on growing public discontent with the current administration.
“The Obi-Kwankwaso ticket is banking on a wave of popular discontent with the current administration, adding that their message of hope and change is resonating with many Nigerians,” he said, adding that with their combined strength, they are emerging as a formidable challenger 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 reports that Kwankwaso had made demands for a significant number of positions as part of any potential move to the APC, Gwale dismissed such claims.
“On Kwankwaso’s alleged demands for a significant number of positions from the ruling APC as part of joining the party, Gwale noted that if there were anything like that, it should be seen as outrageous, given the calibre of the former governor,” he said.
He maintained that any demands made by Kwankwaso were in the interest of his supporters nationwide.
“According to him, Kwankwaso has presented the best demands that can cater to the needs of his supporters and party members across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory,” he said.
Gwale added that Kwankwaso’s support base cuts across social and regional divides.
“Supporters of Kwankwaso cut across every divide, especially among ordinary Nigerians who are living from hand to mouth,” Gwale added.
