Kwankwaso Breaks Silence After Sheriff’s Claim, Makes Fresh Statement on Obi

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Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims by former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, that Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi lacks substantial political support in Northern Nigeria.

Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement shared on his official page on July 7, 2026, while reacting to an interview granted by Sheriff to Channels Television on Monday.

According to the former Kano State governor, Sheriff’s comments do not reflect the political reality in the North, insisting that Obi secured about 2.8 million votes across the region during the last presidential election.

Kwankwaso maintained that with what he described as increasing dissatisfaction over the performance of the All Progressives Congress-led administration, coupled with the inclusion of a Northern figure on the “OK” presidential ticket, the alliance remains a formidable political force in the region.

“For the record, in his first outing on the presidential ballot, Mr. Obi secured approximately 2.8 million votes in the region — a remarkable achievement that cannot be dismissed lightly,” Kwankwaso said.

He also rejected Sheriff’s assertion that Kano voters would not support Obi, insisting that the people of the state have consistently backed candidates endorsed by the Kwankwasiyya movement.

“The good people of Kano are neither bigoted nor xenophobic. They have consistently demonstrated strong trust in the Kwankwasiyya movement and will support any credible ticket presented under its banner,” he stated.

Kwankwaso further urged Sheriff to concentrate on the security and humanitarian challenges confronting Borno State instead of making what he described as divisive political remarks, adding that the “OK” ticket presents Nigerians with an opportunity to reset the country and promote competence, unity and progress.

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