Will Kwankwaso Abandon Obi and the NDC After Kano Bye-Election Loss?

The recent Kano bye-election exposed the poor showing of Kwankwaso’s handpicked NDC candidate. This result suggests widespread discontent with his alliance with Peter Obi. Many believe Kwankwaso never intended to serve as Obi’s running mate. His 2023 presidential bid under the NNP was seen as a strategy to strengthen his grip on Kano and displace Governor Ganduje. After a fallout with his protege, he joined the NDC—but now faces backlash over Obi’s controversial defence of Nnamdi Kanu. Critics argue that northern Muslim politicians will avoid aligning with Obi, leaving Kwankwaso with little choice but to return to the APC. Observers say Obi may need to select Tanko Yusuf as his running mate if he hopes to win beyond his southeast stronghold.

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