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Kano: Political Fault Lines Deepen as Gaya, Hanga Dumps NDC, Raising Fresh Questions Over Kwankwaso’s Influence

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Kano: Political Fault Lines Deepen as Gaya, Hanga Dumps NDC, Raising Fresh Questions Over Kwankwaso’s Influence

The political landscape in Kano State has continued to shift following indications that two prominent northern politicians, Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya and Senator Rufai Sani Hanga, are preparing to leave the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their expected departure has reignited debate over the future strength of the Kwankwasiyya…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Kano, Stir Fresh 2027 Political Interest

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Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Kano, Stir Fresh 2027 Political Interest

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, held a private meeting in Kano State on Thursday, a development that has generated renewed political interest ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting took place during Obasanjo’s visit to Kano and was confirmed in a statement…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Obi, Kwankwaso May Exit NDC Amid Growing Internal Tensions – Bashir Ahmad

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Obi, Kwankwaso May Exit NDC Amid Growing Internal Tensions – Bashir Ahmad

Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad has suggested that key opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, could eventually part ways with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) if internal disagreements within the party continue to deepen. Ahmad’s comments come against the backdrop of increasing political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections and reports of…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement Emerges as Supporters Launch Political Pressure Group Ahead of ADC Primaries

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Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement Emerges as Supporters Launch Political Pressure Group Ahead of ADC Primaries

Supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have formally launched a coordinated political pressure group ahead of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, signaling deeper alignment between two of Nigeria’s major opposition political forces. The newly unveiled platform, known as the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement (OK…

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Midnight Politics and Acceptance Scare: How Gov. Yusuf’s Secret Kano Meeting Preceded His Visit to Tinubu in France

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Midnight Politics and Acceptance Scare: How Gov. Yusuf’s Secret Kano Meeting Preceded His Visit to Tinubu in France

Fresh political tremors are rippling through Kano State following revelations that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf held a late-night, closed-door meeting with his political benefactor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, before quietly flying out of the country to meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in France. According to multiple sources familiar with the development, the governor paid a…

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Revealed! The Real Reasons Ganduje Resigned As APC National Chairman

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Revealed! The Real Reasons Ganduje Resigned As APC National Chairman

Contrary to reasons of failing health cited for his sudden resignation, details of the real reasons have emerged on why the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, resigned from his position on Friday. According to a Saturday PUNCH report, it was reliably gathered that “Ganduje quit his position over the reported move…

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Purveyors Of Kwankwaso, Gov Yusuf’s Suspension Are Expelled Members – NNPP Chairman

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Purveyors Of Kwankwaso, Gov Yusuf’s Suspension Are Expelled Members – NNPP Chairman

The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in Kano, Hashimu Sulaiman Dungurawa, has said purveyors ofthe purported suspension of the National Leader and Presidential Candidate of the Party, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State were long ago expelled from the Party. “Let me be clear to you that these people who…

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Kano Demolitions: Distraught Ganduje Bursts Out Against Rabiu Kwankwaso

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Kano Demolitions: Distraught Ganduje Bursts Out Against Rabiu Kwankwaso

Yesterday in Abuja, Abubakar Ganduje, former governor of Kano State has decried the demolition of some buildings in Kano State by the newly inaugurated Gov. Abba Yusuf-led administration. Ganduje accused his predecessor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, of being the mastermind behind the happenings in the state. Former governor Ganduje was at Aso Rock Villa on Friday evening…

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Kano governor-elect Will Review Sanusi’s Dethronement– Kwankwaso

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Kano governor-elect Will Review Sanusi’s Dethronement– Kwankwaso

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso has stated that the incoming government in Kano will revisit the dethronement of Muhammadu Sanusi. Abdullahi Ganduje, outgoing governor of the state, dethroned Sanusi, 14th emir of Kano, in 2020, over allegations of insubordination. Aminu Bayero, son of the late Ado Bayero…

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Governance, Tradition

INEC dubiously ‘allocated’ votes to Tinubu – Kwankwaso

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INEC dubiously ‘allocated’ votes to Tinubu – Kwankwaso

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said President-elect, Bola Tinubu, did not win the just concluded presidential poll. Kwankwaso alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, made Tinubu winner of the poll by fraudulently allocating votes to him, noting that the outcome of the election did not reflect the…

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