By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said the growing public discussion on a possible political understanding ...
By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said the growing public discussion on a possible political understanding between its national leader, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Labour Party’s Peter Obi under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, represents a chance to bridge Nigeria’s regional divide in opposition politics.
In a press release signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement said Nigerians across regions, religions and political divides have largely welcomed the development as a positive step toward national unity and democratic consolidation.
However, it accused some commentators, particularly from sections of the Northern political establishment, of resorting to “selective attacks and misleading narratives” aimed at discrediting Kwankwaso.
“What appears to be troubling certain interests is not merely the possibility of political cooperation, but the enormous national potential such an alliance represents,” the statement read.
The movement argued that Kwankwaso commands one of the most disciplined grassroots structures in Northern Nigeria, especially in Kano and the Northwest, while Obi enjoys strong support among youths, urban voters and large sections of Southern Nigeria. It said the prospect of both leaders working together introduces a new political equation that transcends ethnicity, religion and regional sentiment.
It criticized what it described as a double standard where similar political engagements by other politicians are labeled “strategic and patriotic,” while Kwankwaso is portrayed as “ambitious or disruptive.”
“The truth is simple: any honest political observer understands that the coming together of two leaders with proven electoral strength, independent political structures, and massive youth appeal has the capacity to fundamentally reshape Nigeria’s democratic landscape. Those attempting to dismiss this reality are not engaging in analysis; they are expressing political fear,” the statement added.
The movement said Kwankwaso’s relevance is rooted in years of service, grassroots connection and the trust of millions of Nigerians, especially among youths and lower-income populations, not in media patronage or access to federal power.
It urged commentators and political stakeholders to embrace fairness, maturity and national interest, arguing that democracy thrives through coalition-building and inclusion, not through “selective hostility and orchestrated narratives.”
The Kwankwasiyya Movement said it remains focused and committed to Nigeria’s democratic future, insisting that citizens are demanding issue-based politics, inclusion, competent leadership and a credible alternative to restore confidence in the democratic process.
“We believe the Nigerian people deserve a political environment built on unity, mutual respect, and constructive national engagement,” it concluded.
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