APC Reacts To Kwankwaso, Obi Meeting in Kano
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed surprise over an Eid-el-Fitr gathering hosted by the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, which brought together former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
The meeting, held on Sunday at Kwankwaso’s residence on Miller Road, Kano, was part of Sallah celebrations and included photo opportunities that Kwankwaso shared on his verified X account.
He wrote, “Delighted to host Their Excellencies, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson at my Kano residence for this joyful Sallah celebration. Wishing everyone peace, blessings, and prosperity.”
Reacting on Monday, Kano APC Publicity Secretary, Auwal Mai-Nage, described the meeting as unexpected and disconnected from Kano’s political realities.
“We are genuinely surprised to see Kwankwaso and Peter Obi aligning in this manner. This is a Muslim gathering, yet Obi is widely perceived as having limited engagement with Muslim communities. For Kwankwaso to prioritise such alliances over local considerations raises serious questions about his political strategy,” he said.
Mai-Nage also criticised the turnout, suggesting it was far below expectations.
“For an event that brought together two presidential candidates and key opposition leaders, the attendance was notably low. Even a local government chairman in Kano can mobilise a larger crowd,” he added.
He further alleged that Obi’s participation was driven by regional considerations and expressed disappointment that Kwankwaso, a veteran Northern politician, would endorse such alignments.
Observers note that the gathering could signal early opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso had previously met Governor Makinde in Ibadan in February, fuelling speculation about possible coalitions among opposition figures seeking to challenge the ruling APC nationally.
Despite the surprise, the Kano APC downplayed the meeting’s significance, insisting it does not pose a serious political challenge within the state.
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