Supporters of Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso have proposed that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi should team up with Kwankwaso on a joint presidential ticket for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The proposal came from the Kwankwaso Support Group 2027 during an appearance in Kano, a key city in northern Nigeria, on Friday, 6 February 2026.
Abba Gwale, who spoke for the group, said the supporters are calling on Nigerians to back what they described as an Obi and Kwankwaso alliance, arguing that it could offer a route out of the country’s current difficulties, including insecurity and worsening economic hardship.
Gwale said the group wants a partnership that blends political strength across Nigeria’s major regions, especially the South and the North, in order to build a coalition that can compete strongly in the next election cycle.
He explained that the supporters believe the two men have built loyal followings in different parts of the country, and that a combined ticket could change the balance of power as campaigns and alliances take shape ahead of 2027.
The group also said the plan is aimed at taking power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s governing party, and replacing it with leadership they believe will focus more on the needs of ordinary citizens.
Gwale, who said he is from the same constituency as Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, added that dissatisfaction with the current administration is creating momentum for alternative political arrangements, and that many Nigerians are becoming more open to new alignments.
He said attention will remain on whether the proposed partnership can attract broader political support, settle on a party platform, and convert public interest into votes as the election approaches.
Gwale also responded to claims that Kwankwaso was seeking a significant number of positions from the ruling party as part of possible talks to join it. He said if anything like that existed, it would be unreasonable, considering the profile of the former governor.
According to him, Kwankwaso’s support base stretches across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the seat of government, and any political process should account for those supporters and party members.
He added that many of Kwankwaso’s followers are working-class Nigerians facing daily hardship, and he said the group believes the proposed ticket can become a serious contender as 2027 draws nearer.