Kwankwaso on governors

Rabiu Kwankwaso, Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, says 31 governors backed President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.

Governors' re-election strategy

Governors and Tinubu team up ahead of 2027 elections because they lack confidence in winning re-elections alone.

Kwankwaso on NDC strength

NDC candidate Peter Obi is popular in Southern Nigeria, with strong presence in northern Nigeria.

NDC's growing influence

NDC has a formidable team as many Nigerians seek solutions to country's problems.

Governors' concerns

Governors worry about NDC's popularity and party strength ahead of 2027 elections.

Security and poverty issues

Growing hardship and insecurity reduce Tinubu and APC's popularity ahead of 2027 elections.

People's anger

Many Nigerians have left villages and towns due to hardship and insecurity.

“People are in a very difficult situation today. Many of them have left their villages and towns and have been away for many years now.”

Election rigging fears

APC may rig 2027 election if they feel unpopular with voters.

APC rigging claims

APC insiders boast about writing election results even with 1,000 votes.

“Normally, as politicians, if they (APC) realise that they are not popular and that they are not being loved by their people, the tendency is for them to start thinking of ways and manners (to rig the elections).”

APC's election strategy

APC may write election results for themselves even with 1,000 votes.

“even if they get 1,000, they will write the result for themselves”

Kwankwaso's warning

On election day, APC will realise they made very serious mistakes.

“I believe that on election day, they will realise that the APC has made very serious mistakes over the years.”

2027 election context

2027 general elections will determine Nigerian leadership.

Kwankwaso's background

Former Kano State governor with experience in Nigerian politics.

Election day consequence

APC realises mistakes on election day, leading to potential loss of support.