Rabiu Kwankwaso Reacts as NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket
- Former Kano governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, reacted to the zoning of the NDC 2027 presidential ticket to the southern part of Nigeria
- Kwankwaso made a comment while addressing party supporters at the NDC convention in Abuja on Saturday, May 9
- However, Kwankwaso's comment generated mixed reactions from Nigerians as the party commenced its 2027 election outing
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Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano state and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who recently defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has reacted to the announcement of the zoning of his new party's presidential ticket.
Kwankwaso, who was present at the party's national convention in Abuja, where the zoning was announced on Saturday, May 9, accepted the party's decision during his address to party members.
Source: Twitter
At the NDC, Peter Obi has been popularly projected to lead the party's presidential ticket while Kwankwaso is expected to be his running mate in the polls.
Kwankwaso and Obi had earlier left the NNPP and the Labour Party to actualise their 2027 presidential ambitions and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). However, the ADC, which is spearheaded by Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, who vowed to be on the ballot in 2027, refused to zone its presidential ticket.
Obi and Kwankwaso suspected that the ADC primary would favour Atiku and decided to move to the NDC ahead of the deadline of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Reactions as Kwankwaso accepts NDC's zoning
Kwankwaso's acceptance of the NDC's zoning has drawn reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Koko maintained that Kwankwaso made the greatest sacrifice:
"Kwankwaso gave up his presidency for Nigeria to gain a president. That is not politics. That is a sacrifice. The North just handed the South the most powerful endorsement in 2027."
Robimefo commended the former presidential candidate for the decision:
"Well said, Senator RMK! Zoning the presidential ticket to the South for 2027 is a bold and unifying move. It promotes equity, fairness, and national cohesion in our democracy. Power must rotate to give every region a true sense of belonging. is OK!"
Kesitywtv raised concerns over leadership qualities above zoning in the party:
"In the end, zoning decisions are only one part of the bigger question; leadership quality and governance delivery will still define the 2027 race."
Valentine Nwawuba said the former governor of Kano has won the heart of the southerners:
"Rmk is gradually winning the hearts of the southerners come 2031 with this strategic acceptance to be Obi 2027, running mate."
Nneka Okeke commended the alliance:
"Peter Obi 2027 - 2031! It's a task that must be done! Let us consolidate for the future of Nigeria! No Retreat No Surrender!!! Nigeria Is OK?"
Watch the video of his acceptance on X below:
List of lawmakers who have defected
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Senate and the House of Representatives were shaken following a mass resignation of lawmakers from the ADC on Tuesday, May 5.
The development came 48 hours after Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso decided to dump the coalition for the NDC in the pursuit of their presidential ambitions.
Four senators and 18 members of the House of Representatives dumped the ADC and joined the former presidential candidates in the NDC, except for one senator and one Reps member, who joined another party.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
