Supporters of Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Sunday, chanted the name of Peter Obi as the former Labour Party presidential candidate attended the annual Kwankwasiyya Sallah festival in Kano.
The crowd, many of whom wore the signature red caps of the Kwankwasiyya movement, repeatedly hailed both leaders as they acknowledged cheers and addressed the gathering.
Naija News reports that Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), hosted Obi during the celebrations.
Also present at the event were Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and a former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, who visited Kwankwaso at his residence.
Addressing the crowd, Obi clarified that his visit was not politically motivated but aimed at celebrating the Eid-el-Fitr and honouring Kwankwaso.
“I’m here to felicitate with you on the occasion of Sallah and to pay my respect to our leader,” he said.
The former Anambra State governor also stressed the need to revive Kano’s industrial strength, particularly its once-thriving manufacturing hubs.
He said, “We want to change Kano. We want to build a new Kano.
“What we want to do is bring back the power of Kano, all those factories in Bompai, Sharada 1, Sharada 2, Bank of the North, we want to bring all of them back. Today is not politics; it is the celebration of Sallah.”
The joint appearance of both politicians has again fuelled speculations about a possible alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
There have been growing discussions around a potential Obi/Kwankwaso ticket, although no formal agreement has been announced.
While Obi has completed his move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kwankwaso has maintained that he would only consider leaving the NNPP if guaranteed either the presidential or vice-presidential ticket.
