By Opeyemi Adelakun
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed the chances of a proposed Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential alliance, insisting it would fail to gain acceptance in Kano State if presented in the 2027 general election.
Addressing journalists on Tuesday, the former Kano governor argued that the reported Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket does not possess the political appeal or governance credentials needed to win over the state’s electorate.
“I don’t think Peter Obi and Kwankwaso’s ticket will succeed in Kano. It will not succeed. In fact, it is dead on arrival,” Ganduje said.
He challenged Obi’s track record as governor of Anambra State, saying the former governor had not demonstrated achievements that would convince Nigerians of his capacity to manage the country.
“Peter Obi was a governor in Anambra State. What did he do as a governor? What legacy did he leave as a governor?” he asked.
“Apart from being governor, what other responsibility in governance did he hold where he distinguished himself enough for Nigerians to believe he can manage this country effectively and efficiently?”
Ganduje also took aim at Kwankwaso’s political career, pointing out that the former Kano governor was unable to retain power for two uninterrupted terms, unlike some of his predecessors and successors.
“Kwankwaso was a governor of Kano State, but he was not able to serve back-to-back,” he said.
“Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau governed for eight consecutive years, and I also served for eight straight years.”
According to him, Kwankwaso’s performance in office has not provided enough evidence to persuade voters that he is suited for the nation’s second-highest office.
“What legacy has he left in Kano that will convince the people of Kano and Nigerians that he can be a successful vice-president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?” Ganduje queried.
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