The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has blasted Senator Ali Modu Sheriff for dismissing the electoral prospects of Peter Obi in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. He recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting.
Stressing that he is disappointed with Sheriff’s remarks during an interview on Channels Television, Kwankwaso stated that the former Borno State Governor should not present himself as the voice of Northern voters.
He concluded by insisting that Obi already demonstrated considerable acceptance in the region during the 2023 presidential election.
His words, “After a prolonged absence from public discourse, one would have expected that time away might have sharpened Senator Sheriff’s judgment. Regrettably, that does not appear to be the case.
It is curious that he has appointed himself spokesperson for the Northern masses.
For the record, in his first outing on the presidential ballot, Mr. Obi secured approximately 2.8 million votes in the region—a remarkable achievement that cannot be dismissed lightly.
Given the current national hardships, the widespread consensus on the failure of the APC administration, and the addition of a strong Northern figure to the ticket who previously garnered 1.45 million votes in the region, the OK ticket remains a formidable force in Northern politics.
Let me state clearly: the good people of Kano are neither bigoted nor xenophobic. They have consistently demonstrated strong trust in the Kwankwasiyya movement and will support any credible ticket presented under its banner.
I respectfully advise Senator Sheriff that, in future national television appearances, he would do better to speak to the serious insecurity and humanitarian challenges facing his home state, rather than making divisive and poorly considered remarks.”
