2027: “Let’s Wait for the Election to See Who Controls Kano” — Kwankwaso to Atiku

A former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims that his political influence is limited to a single state.

He challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to wait for the 2027 general elections to determine who truly commands the political loyalty of the people of Kano.

Kwankwaso gave this response during a televised interview on Arise Television on Monday.

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement was addressing recent comments made by Atiku, who suggested that Kwankwaso’s appeal does not extend beyond Kano.

Brushing aside the criticism, the former governor stated that the fast-approaching election cycle would provide the ultimate answer to such assertions.

He noted that the political landscape is evolving and that public opinion will eventually be tested at the polls.

During the interview, Kwankwaso clarified that he is currently focused on his activities within the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). He noted that Atiku and his associates are operating under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Despite the differing political paths, he expressed his well-wishes to them but insisted that the conversation about his relevance has moved beyond petty comparisons.

Kwankwaso further urged observers and rivals to exercise patience regarding the potential for split votes in the North. He maintained that those worried about his electoral strength in Kano are jumping the gun.

According to him, the reality of the situation will only become clear once the ballots are cast and the results are announced.

“Let’s wait and see the election. I have no issue with that, and I think we have gone past that level now. We are in the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for now, and I know they are in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). I wish them well. You see, anybody who is talking about or asking questions about whether our votes will split in Kano is not patient. Let’s wait for the election and see whether our votes are split in Kano or not,” Kwankwaso said.

In a related development, Politics Nigeria recalls that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso recently formalized their move to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The duo left the ADC following internal disagreements and allegations of external interference. This new alliance, often referred to by supporters as the ‘OK movement,’ is seen by many as a strategic attempt to create a formidable third force to challenge the ruling party and other opposition blocs in the next general election.