Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has urged former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to wait for the outcome of the 2027 general elections before making conclusions about his political influence.
Kwankwaso made the remark on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme while reacting to Atiku’s claim that his popularity is limited to Kano State.
Responding to the comment, Kwankwaso dismissed concerns over his political relevance, insisting that the true test of strength would be seen during the elections.
“Let’s wait and see the election. I have no issue with that, and I think we have gone past that level now,” he said.
The former governor also addressed concerns about possible vote division in Kano, noting that such assumptions were premature.
“We are in the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for now, and I know they are in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). I wish them well,” Kwankwaso stated.
He added, “Anybody who is talking about or asking questions about whether our votes will split in Kano is not patient. Let’s wait for the election and see whether our votes are split in Kano or not.”
Kwankwaso’s comments come amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with key opposition figures positioning themselves for future contests.
