2023: Who Gets the Big Slice of Kano’s 5.9M Votes, Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, or Kwankwaso?
- All eyes will be on Kano state in the forthcoming presidential election slated for Saturday, February 25, 2023
- Over 5.9 million votes will be up for grabs in Nigeria's most populated state, according to the 2006 national census
- However, four names seem to be on the lips of electorates as they battle to woo electorates to cast votes in their favour
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One of the focal points and deciding factors of the 2023 presidential election will be 5.9 million plus votes in Kano state.
Over the years, Kano has played a pivotal role in the victory of any candidate who hopes to win the number one administrative seat in Nigeria.
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As reported by Daily Trust, President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoyed the benevolence of Kano voters in all his elections. However, come 2023, who will be the preferred candidate of Kano voters?
In this article, Legit.ng will take a look at the top four presidential candidates and their chances in Kano state.
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Bola Tinubu a.k.a Jagaban
Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), is a likely favourite of Kano voters.
With the power of incumbency as an advantage, his protégé, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state is one of the strongest allies and loyalists of Tinubu in the North.
On several occasions, Ganduje has openly declared that his loyalty lies with Tinubu. The recent presidential rally held by Tinubu and APC was an undoubted testimony that he is destined to decimate his opponents in Kano come February 25.
APC will be looking to replicate its feat in the 2015 and 2019 presidential polls where the party won the election with a convincing margin against its rivals.
Atiku Abubakar’s chances
The former vice president, Atiku Abubakar is also likely to hold his own in Kano state if certain factors manifest at the election.
With former Kano state governor, Ibrahim Shekarau on Atiku's team, it is safe to say the former vice president holds an advantage in the Northwest state.
Also, Atiku is a son of the region, in recent times we have seen sentiments at play in the decisions of electorates.
Kwankwaso, the hero of Kano masses
Rabiu Kwankwaso is no doubt the man after the heart of the Kano masses. His street credibility is unrivalled, and his influence in the can create fear in the camp of his rivals, which includes Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, his former subordinate.
Though, he has not held a campaign rally in the state, Kwankwaso's earlier visit to Kano show he will be a threat to popular candidates like Tinubu and Atiku.
According to Daily Trust, it was reported that 44.4% of female voters and a large number of youths constitute his support base.
Political pundits have described him as the Peter Obi of Kano as he is most admired and loved by the youths of the state. Some may say he is the most loved politician in Kano state since President Muhammadu Buhari.
Peter Obi, the underdog
Kano is the state where Peter Obi's underdog status is truly portrayed, as noted by political pundits and enthusiasts.
By all standards, the Labour Party presidential candidate is not primed to succeed in Kano state because he seems to lack a strong support base in the state.
Of the four frontrunners for the presidential seat, he is the candidate with the least followership in Kano state.
However, his recent visit to the state showed positive signs after he met with traditional rulers in the state twice to create room for him to be accepted in the grassroots.
Emerging reports reveal that Obi may only get substantial votes at the presidential election from Sabongari area of the state, which is populated by non-indigenes.
Source: Legit.ng
