US EditionNigeria: Peter Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano As Kwankwaso Celebrates Sallah With Supporters
Opposition leaders met at Kwankwaso's Kano residence during Sallah to discuss strategy and realignment ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, signaling renewed collaboration.
- On Sunday, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso hosted Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson at his Kano residence in a gathering observers described as a realignment of opposition figures.
- Amid cross‑party consultations, the visit followed calls for opposition leaders to unite after Abba Kabir Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, joined APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- Peter Obi said he was in Kano to felicitate with Kwankwaso during the Sallah 'kalankuwa' gathering and insisted he was not campaigning, while details of the closed‑door interaction were withheld.
- Economic revival featured prominently as attendees discussed reviving Kano’s industrial base, including Bompai industrial area, Sharada Phase I and II, and Bank of the North, with thousands of Kwankwasiyya supporters present.
- Obi framed recent outreach around unity and competence, emphasising a move away from the 'politics of money' in Kaduna meetings as opposition figures consult ahead of 2027.
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Nigeria: Peter Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano As Kwankwaso Celebrates Sallah With Supporters
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Peter Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano as Kwankwaso celebrates Sallah with supporters
In a brief statement shared via his verified Facebook page, Mr Kwankwaso expressed his delight at hosting the top politicians, describing the atmosphere at his residence as a "joyful Sallah celebration."
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