Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a visit to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, at his residence in Kano. The meeting, which took place on Thursday, June 26, has stirred political speculation about potential alliances among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Warm Reception from NDC Candidates
Obasanjo was received by Kwankwaso alongside the NDC governorship candidate in Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, confirmed the meeting in a statement, describing it as an opportunity for “warm exchanges” between the two leaders. However, Hassan did not disclose the details of the discussions held during the visit.
Political Implications for 2027
The visit has attracted significant attention due to the long-standing political relationship between Obasanjo and Kwankwaso, who served as Minister of Defence during Obasanjo’s second tenure from 2003 to 2007. The two politicians have maintained a cordial relationship since their time in government.
In the 2023 presidential election, Obasanjo supported Peter Obi of the Labour Party, while Kwankwaso was the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Ahead of the 2027 election, there have been speculations about possible political alignments involving Obi and Kwankwaso, with reports suggesting discussions on cooperation between both figures.
Growing Political Activities Among Opposition
The Kano meeting adds to the growing political activities among key opposition figures as parties begin preparations for the next election cycle. Neither Obasanjo nor Kwankwaso issued a detailed statement on the purpose of the visit, but the engagement further highlights continued interactions among prominent political actors ahead of 2027.
Ezra Ukanwa, a Reuters-certified journalist and Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng, reported this story. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos, and previously worked as a senior correspondent at Vanguard Newspapers.
