Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has hinted at the possibility of running as deputy to Labour Party’s Peter Obi in the 2027 elections.
In a video trending on the X microblogging platform, Kwankwaso, speaking in Hausa, expressed his openness to the idea under certain conditions.
The former Kano State governor acknowledged his belief that he holds greater political significance than Obi but is willing to have meaningful discussions about a potential partnership with the Labour Party leader. He emphasized that trust and specific agreements would be essential for such an arrangement to materialize.
During the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi made a strong showing by winning in 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), finishing third with around 6,101,533 votes.
Kwankwaso, on the other hand, garnered significant support in Kano State, winning in 38 of the 44 local government areas and receiving a total of 1,496,687 votes.
Kwankwaso remarked, “I’m bigger than Peter Obi politically, I’m his elder brother, I’m a PhD holder, and 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.”