Sanusi Bature, Kano State Governor’s spokesman, has alleged that Rabiu Kwankwaso, is indirectly working for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.
He insisted that a proposed political arrangement involving Kwankwaso and Mr. Peter Obi is only temporary and unlikely to survive.
He made this claim while speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Wednesday, where he noted that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is no longer viable as a political platform for the 2027 elections.
Bature argued that internal consultations had already produced a consensus on alternative political options involving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The NNPP is no longer a formidable platform for 2027. There was an agreement among critical stakeholders, including Rabiu Kwankwaso, to find a lasting solution ahead of 2027 because the NNPP cannot fly on its own.
“Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is indirectly or strategically working towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
“There are political activities and strategic engagements already taking place ahead of 2027, and many of them will eventually favour President Tinubu,” he said.
He also disclosed that Governor Abba Yusuf had approached Tinubu over plans to defect to the APC with Kwankwaso’s consent, adding that the alleged move also had the backing of former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo.
Bature further claimed that Peter Obi may face political limitations in Kano due to what he described as the conservative nature of the state’s political environment.
“Political acceptance in Kano is shaped by ideology, history and regional considerations,” he said.
He also dismissed claims that about five million supporters attended a recent gathering at Kwankwaso’s residence in Kano, describing the figure as grossly exaggerated.
“Even major public venues in Kano do not have such capacity. Kwankwaso’s residence cannot accommodate more than 2,000 people,” he added.
