…Former Kano State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, condemned the killing of Masussuka, expressing concern over the growing attacks on religious scholars and other innocent citizens. Kwankwaso, in a post on his verified X account on Tuesday, described the continued k…

…of the OK Movement, a group championing the 2027 presidential campaign of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.The death was announced on X on Tuesday, October 6, by a Peter Obi supporter identified as One PO's MainChic, who wrote: "Rivers State OK Movement Coordinator Has Gone To Meet Her Maker."NDC mourns as OK Movement coo…

…march, organised in support of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, was scheduled to hold on October 1, 2026State Director Benjamin Smith accused the police commissioner of approving the march earlier before reversing the decision, putting the movement's losses at over N20mPAY ATTE…

…spoke on Saturday in Kaduna at a political gathering organised by the NDC, where he and Rabiu Kwankwaso, his running mate, addressed supporters on their plans for Nigeria, particularly in the area of job creation. Obi said his administration would run an inclusive government anchored on unity and investment. “If you el…

…Atiku Abubakar; former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi; former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso; and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, eventually pursuing separate political platforms and presidential ambitions. Framework The G-100 process is therefore entering tomorrow’s Summit with the difficult task of crea…

…for Nigeria's economyOn the economy, Obi said his administration, alongside running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, would move Nigeria away from a consumption-driven model and towards one anchored on production, investment, and enterprise. He argued that the country's population of over 200 million people represents an opportuni…

…Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso of grandstanding. Morka said Kwankwaso was part of the establishment responsible for the challenges Nigerians are currently facing. In an interview on TVC’s Beyond The Headlines, Morka insisted that the former Kano State g…

…also described the 108-member council as “very, very, very bogus.” Meanwhile, Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), also faulted the inclusion of Adedeji and Yakubu in the campaign council. Kwankwaso said the appointments undermined the institutional neutrality of t…

The presidential running mate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the 2027 election is between oppressed Nigerians and those responsible for their oppression. Kwankwaso made the remark while faulting the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a statement…

…Obi said. He also pledged to embark on a nationwide campaign with his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, promising that both of them would personally engage voters instead of leaving the responsibility to political surrogates. “Today, I make this clear commitment: my running mate and I will take our message directly to Nig…

…to mark the commencement of his campaign, Obi promised that he and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso will defeat insecurity, pull people out of poverty, drastically reduce hunger and the number of out-of-school children, as well as improve education and healthcare and build growth that serves everyone, especially th…

…Kwankwansiya signature caps associated with NDC leader and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Jibrin said the APC supporters would not allow anyone to ridicule Tinubu, the governor or the party. He said, “When somebody comes with a knife and he’s trying to cut off my neck, what do you want me to do? To hold i…

…up for him. In politics, loyalty should be reciprocal."Something his deputy, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, would never do. In Kano, he went as far as ensuring that his own son secured the deputy governorship ticket. That is what standing by your people looks like." by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 10:16 PM | Share this Story

…from his position in Abuja. The development has left supporters of the Peter Obi/Rabiu Kwankwaso National Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential ticket uncertain about the future of the movement. Ameh announced his resignation “with immediate effect” in Abuja. In a letter sent to Vanguard, he said he was stepping down…

…public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Kano, Kano state - Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, has declared that former Kano governors, Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Ganduje, as well as incumbent Governor Abba Yusuf, are no…

…people interpreted his move as aligning with the Kwankwasiyya movement of ex-governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, a long-time rival of his father. However, ‎his return to APC comes after the deadline for obtaining nomination forms had closed. ‎Kano politics has for years been shaped by the rivalry between Kwankwaso's Kwankwasiyya…

…Kano State Governor and 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said his decision to pair with Peter Obi in next year’s presidential election was driven by national interest, equity and the need for political change. He also declared that former governors Ibrahim Shekarau a…

Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket is unbeatable in terms of credibility and capacity. Kwankwaso made the assertion while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja. According to…

…State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned comments attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing them as divi…

…s-from-awarding-unfunded-contracts/ Power tussle rocks campaign teams File: Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso A leadership crisis has erupted within the OK Movement, a political support group established to mobilise support for the joint presidential ticket of Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate Peter Obi and former Kano…

…presidential ticketOsuntokun explained that Obasanjo personally brought Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso together as running mates for the 2027 electionThe claim directly challenges recent speculation that Obasanjo has been quietly working in favour of President Bola Ahmed TinubuFind it fast with our new search feature at…

…joining the APC Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has alleged that state governors defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are doing so under the belief that the presidency will write election results in their favor for the 2027 general elections.In a…

"I believe Peter Obi will not go back on his one-term in office promise" - Rabiu Kwankwaso The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only on…

The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he believes the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one four-year term if elected in 2027, revealing that both men signed a written agreement to that effect. Kwankwaso disclosed this dur…

…defection to the APC continued to gather momentum. Governor Yusuf met with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso's ally at his Abuja office on Friday, July 17, 2026.It was gathered that Senator Hanga is weighing his options after being passed over for several key positions within his current political orbit.