Labour Party Embraces Kwankwaso’s Proposal To Join Obi As 2027 Running Mate

Labour Party Embraces Kwankwaso’s Proposal To Join Obi As 2027 Running MateThe Labour Party (LP) has welcomed the recent offer by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, to serve as Peter Obi’s running mate in the 2027 presidential race. Kwankwaso made his intentions known in a viral post, expressing his willingness to be Obi’s deputy, two years after previous discussions between the two parties fell through.

Before the 2023 elections, the LP and NNPP considered a potential merger, but disagreements over leadership positions led to the collapse of the talks. Kwankwaso, the former Kano State governor, recently stated in a video shared on his official account, in Hausa, that he would be open to running as Obi’s vice president, provided certain conditions are met. He remarked, “I’m bigger than Peter Obi politically; I’m his elder brother, a PhD holder, and performed better when I was governor. I have no problem deputizing for him, but only if certain conditions are met.”

Kwankwaso also acknowledged his rising political influence and the potential for meaningful discussions with Obi, noting that trust must be established first. In the 2023 election, Obi of the Labour Party secured third place with over 6 million votes, while Kwankwaso finished fourth with nearly 1.5 million votes.

Kwankwaso has been vocal about his opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, criticizing its economic policies, which he argues have worsened the lives of Nigerians.

Reacting to Kwankwaso’s offer, Labour Party National Secretary Umar Farouk described the proposal as a positive development. He encouraged Kwankwaso to avoid reigniting past disputes by emphasizing his superior political status and academic qualifications. Farouk pointed out that despite Kwankwaso’s perceived popularity in the North, he garnered fewer votes in the 2023 election than expected.

He added, “It’s important for politicians to gauge the political climate and electorate temperament at any given time. While 2023 played out one way, 2027 will be different. A united front between Obi and Kwankwaso could be in the best interest of Nigerians to challenge the APC government.”

On the other side, Ado Garba (Tati), a legislative aide to the Deputy President of the Senate, expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s chances in 2027. He highlighted the numerous empowerment and development programs initiated by Senator Barau Jibrin in Kano, which have bolstered support for the APC in the state. According to Tati, these efforts will help ensure a landslide victory for Tinubu in the next election.

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