2027: Senator Hanga Makes Surprise Prediction on Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance

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Senator Rufa’i Hanga has expressed doubts that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso can secure victory in the 2027 presidential election, amid increasing speculation that he may soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Hanga, who represents Kano Central Senatorial District, made the remarks during an interview with Freedom Radio following separate meetings with Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda.

The meetings have intensified reports suggesting that the lawmaker is set to leave the NDC.

The senator stated that he no longer has confidence in the NDC’s ability to win the presidency, insisting that neither Obi nor Kwankwaso enjoys enough nationwide support.

“In the North, Obi has Kwankwaso as running mate, and Kwankwaso is only popular in Kano. Even now, his popularity is 50/50 because previously, while we were in the ADC, we had people in Katsina, Jigawa and Kaduna, but those people refused to join us in the NDC and remained in the ADC,” Hanga said.

He further argued that Obi’s political influence is largely concentrated in Anambra State and parts of southern Nigeria, while maintaining that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, would stand a stronger chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the North West and North East due to rising public frustration over insecurity and economic challenges.

Speaking on his relationship with former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, Hanga said taking a different political direction should not be interpreted as an act of betrayal.

“Now, if I leave Kwankwaso, nobody can say I betrayed anybody. If anyone says I betrayed someone, I will recommend that person be sent to Goron Dutse Prison or Dawanau Psychiatric Hospital,” he said.

Hanga also disclosed that he remained committed to Kwankwaso after Governor Yusuf exited the movement, adding that he accompanied the former governor on political engagements across the country.

Reports indicate that the relationship between Hanga and Kwankwaso later became strained after the senator lost the Kano Central senatorial ticket and was reportedly overlooked for the deputy governorship slot.

He further revealed that he was outside the country receiving medical treatment when the party announced Mustapha Kwankwaso as its deputy governorship candidate.

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