Former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared his readiness to support Peter Obi or any other presidential candidate produced by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party’s decision would be supreme.
Kwankwaso, who recently aligned with the opposition coalition in the NDC alongside former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, said the party had already agreed to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria for a single four-year term.
The former Kano governor made the remarks during an appearance on Arise TV PrimeTime, where he confirmed that the decision was reached after consultations with party leaders and stakeholders across the country.
“If the party decides that I will be anybody’s running mate from the South, I am ready,” he said.
“Right from day one, we sat down together and we looked at the situation on the ground in the country and we decided to take a major decision, including zoning the presidency to the South for four years and after that, the Presidency will return to the North,” he added.
Kwankwaso said many northern politicians who joined the party accepted the arrangement as a way to address long-standing tensions over power rotation.
“We believe that the best place to take it is to the South so that we can eliminate the confusion that emanated from the death of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua,” he said. “What is key now is not the Presidency from the North or South, but rather to have quality leadership.”
He also revealed that discussions had already taken place with Obi on tackling insecurity, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
“Peter Obi and I have discussed a lot of ways we can tackle insecurity. I have worked together with people across board and I am sure of my capacity,” he said.
Kwankwaso further hinted at possible future collaboration with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar despite political differences.
“We might still work together before election days. We had to leave because of issues that are very detrimental. So, we are not fighting anybody,” he stated.
He argued that the 2027 election would be strongly influenced by young Nigerians seeking change.
“The fact remains that so many things have changed in this country… it is the turn of youth,” he said.
He also suggested that the Kwankwasiyya and Obidient movements share similar values and could collaborate effectively.
“The Kwankwasiyya are disciplined and positive, so are the Obidients,” he added.
Kwankwaso further criticised state governors, alleging political over reliance on President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027, and said voters were becoming more issue-driven.
