…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 ATTENTION:…

…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 elect us…

• Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Makinde, others remain on separate platforms • G-100 in search of structure as Wike predicts easiest election yet for president By Clifford Ndujihe, Omeiza Ajayi & Liminous Jannamike Uncertainty is trailing tomorrow’s much-anticipated opposition summit in Abuja, with questions mounting over whe…

…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 opportunity that must b…

…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…

…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 Nigeria…

…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 the most v…

…support for the former Anambra governorThe loyalist continued to drum support for an Obi/Kwankwaso ticket ahead of the 2027 presidential electionPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Fans of Peter Obi were left stunned when the former Anambra governor…

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has submitted the names of the NDC candidates in the 19 Northern states, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso made this known in a statement posted on his verified X handle…

…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 it and push it…

Peter Obi has been captured in a viral video appearing to chase away his fervent supporter, Peter Akah, popularly known as Randy PeterThe former Anambra governor appeared visibly irritated as Akah stayed close to him during the encounterThe unusual moment has given social media users fresh material for jokes about the …

…The National Exco and zonal coordinators reaffirmed their commitment to the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket and pledged to intensify grassroots mobilisation, coordination, and voter engagement across the country ahead of the 2027 elections. They also expressed their determination to work tirelessly towards securing victory for Pe…

…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…

…state, affirming that the three political bigwigs, including former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Ibrahim Shekarau, and Umar Ganduje, will shape the election of the next governor, one way or the other. Kano State has long occupied a strategic position in […] The post Kano 2027: How Kwankwaso, Shekarau, Ganduje will sh…

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso declared three prominent Kano politicians politically finished after they broke from his campKwankwaso made the remarks during an interview on Sunday, August 16, 2026, targeting former allies turned rivalsThe NDC vice-presidential candidate also recalled a conversation with President Bola A…

…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 moveme…

…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 and Abdullah…

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…

…the vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, announced that a group of defectors from Madobi Local Government Area had left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the NDC. Kwankwaso said he received the defectors personally and offered them a warm welcome into the…

…in Nigeria’s elections. “This is gradually becoming a norm and it is a disturbing trend. Kwankwaso did it in Kano in 2023 before Gov. Abba Yusuf was declared the winner of the election. If everyone begins to resort to self-help before securing victory in an election, it simply means that INEC and the law enforcement au…

Politician who swore on Quran to remain loyal to Kwankwaso joins APC Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi, a long-time ally of Kwankwasiyya leader and Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Abdullahi, who had previously sworn on the Qur…

…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 divisive a…