A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that he will secure the party’s vice-presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso said clinching the slot could eventually pave the way for Kano State to produce a future president of Nigeria.
Speaking on political developments ahead of the next election cycle, the former Kano State governor declared that the 2027 elections would be different from previous polls if his name appears on the ballot.
“By God’s grace, the next election will be unlike anything that has ever happened in our state and country, especially if I secure the ticket and my name is on the ballot,” he said.
His remarks come amid growing political realignments within the opposition, particularly following reports that Peter Obi may emerge as the sole presidential aspirant of the NDC after the party reportedly closed the sale of presidential nomination forms.
Kwankwaso’s comments have already sparked reactions on social media, with supporters describing him as one of the strongest political figures in Northern Nigeria, while critics questioned the ongoing negotiations and power tussles ahead of the 2027 elections.
The former governor remains one of the most influential politicians in Kano State and continues to command a loyal grassroots support base across several parts of northern Nigeria. Starnews.
