A trusted associate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has hinted at the possibility of the former Kano governor joining President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election ticket as vice-presidential candidate.
In an exclusive with The Sun, the unnamed source revealed that Kwankwaso would not oppose replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima, should such a move be tabled.
The political landscape, especially in the North, has been buzzing with talk of changing Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the next presidential election.
While some factions within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) support maintaining the Tinubu-Shettima alliance, others are calling for Shettima to step aside in favour of either National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu or Kwankwaso.
The source suggested that if proper consultations and negotiations are carried out, Kwankwaso would consider defecting from the NNPP to the APC.
He argued that the Tinubu administration is currently weakened by the absence of a dynamic deputy capable of supporting the president in governance and political manoeuvring, especially in Northern Nigeria.
He further noted that Tinubu’s influence in the North has declined significantly in just two years, and only a strong, well-loved political figure like Kwankwaso can help revive his popularity.
According to the insider, Kwankwaso commands widespread youth support across Northern states and possesses persuasive communication skills that can be strategically useful in 2027.
“He’s not just a popular figure, he’s a tireless worker, another Wike in terms of energy and output,” he said.
Highlighting Kwankwaso’s tenure as a two-term governor of Kano State, the source praised his transformative leadership, claiming Kano nearly became the “Dubai of Nigeria” under him.
He concluded by asserting that having Kwankwaso on Tinubu’s ticket would all but secure victory in the upcoming polls.
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