2027: I have no problem being Peter Obi’s running mate – Kwankwaso

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria People’s Party’s (NNPP) presidential candidate for 2023, has made hints about perhaps running alongside Peter Obi of the Labour Party in the 2027 elections.

Speaking in Hausa, the former governor of Kano State indicated that he might be open to considering the deputy role provided certain requirements were fulfilled in a video clip that went viral on the microblogging site X.

While stating that he thinks he is more important politically than Obi, Kwankwaso also said he is willing to have real talks with the leader of the LP in order to find a possible solution.

During the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi secured a significant number of votes, winning the majority in 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. He finished third in the election, garnering approximately 6,101,533 votes.

In contrast, Kwankwaso achieved substantial support in his home state of Kano, winning in 38 of the 44 local government areas and accumulating a total of 1,496,687 votes.

He said, “I’m bigger than Peter Obi politically, I’m his elder brother, I’m a PhD holder, I performed better than him when I was a governor of my state. I’ve no problem with deputizing Peter Obi, but only if certain conditions are met.

“We are willing to engage in discussions, provided that trust is established.”