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Will Kwankwaso Abandon Obi and the NDC After Kano Bye-Election Loss?

The recent Kano bye-election exposed the poor showing of Kwankwaso’s handpicked NDC candidate. This result suggests widespread discontent with his alliance with Peter Obi. Many believe Kwankwaso never intended to serve as Obi’s running mate. His 2023 presidential bid under the NNP was seen as a strategy to strengthen his grip on Kano and displace Governor Ganduje. After a fallout with his protege, he joined the NDC—but now faces backlash over Obi’s controversial defence of Nnamdi Kanu. Critics argue that northern Muslim politicians will avoid aligning with Obi, leaving Kwankwaso with little choice but to return to the APC. Observers say Obi may need to select Tanko Yusuf as his running mate if he hopes to win beyond his southeast stronghold.

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noah

Do you think Kwankwaso's commitment to Obi's candidacy will hold after that poor bye-election performance in Kano?

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femi

What specific actions or statements from Kwankwaso make you doubt his ongoing support for Obi and the NDC?

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isa

It's striking that his chosen NDC candidate fared so poorly, casting doubt on whether Kano voters trust that alliance strategy.

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yemi

Maybe Kwankwaso's alliances shift often, but abandoning Obi now could cost him more credibility than any electoral setback.

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olivia

Focus should be on rebuilding local support; organizers can hold town hall sessions to address voter concerns ahead of next campaigns.

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