Di political atmosphere for Nigeria don dey hot as big political figures from different parties gather for Kano State. On Sunday, March 22, 2026, di former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, visit di national leader of New Nigeria Peoples Party, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for im residence for Kano. Di visit dey part of di Eid-el-Fitr celebrations wey Muslims dey observe worldwide.
Peter Obi no dey alone for di visit. Im carry along Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, wey now be senator representing Bayelsa West. Di gathering attract plenty attention because all di men wey dey dia na heavyweights for Nigerian politics from opposition parties.
Kwankwaso wey happy for di visit, share pictures from di event for im social media platforms. For im Facebook page, im write say: “Delighted to host Their Excellencies, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson at my Kano residence for this joyful Sallah celebration. Wishing everyone peace, blessings, and prosperity.” Di post quick spread across social media as Nigerians dey speculate wetin di meeting mean for 2027 elections.
During di visit, Peter Obi talk say im mission na to felicitate with Kwankwaso for di Sallah period and show respect to di political leader. “I am here to felicitate with you on the occasion of Sallah and to pay my respect to our leader,” Obi talk. Im emphasize say di visit no be for political reason but for celebration of di Muslim festival.
But despite wetin Obi talk, many political observers dey see di visit as strategic move ahead of 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso get strong influence for northern Nigeria, especially for Kano State, while Peter Obi get national appeal wey spread across di country. Di combination of dia political strengths fit be game-changer for 2027 presidential race.
Peter Obi use di opportunity to address Kano residents about plans to revive di state economy. Im talk say dem dey plan to restore key industrial hubs for Bompai and Sharada areas of Kano. Im also mention say dem want bring back institutions like Bank of the North wey once dey contribute to Kano economic power. “We want to change Kano. We want to build a new Kano. We want to bring back Kano’s powers and restore its industries,” Obi add.
Di visit draw large crowd of Kwankwaso loyalists wey gather outside di residence to catch glimpse of di political leaders. Security personnel dey on ground to maintain order as excitement dey high among supporters.
Political analysts dey point to recent developments wey suggest Kwankwaso dey consider leaving NNPP. Reports dey say di former Kano governor dey eye African Democratic Congress as possible new platform. Di uncertainty over whether Peter Obi go secure ADC presidential ticket dey make Kwankwaso delay im defection plans according to sources.
Seriake Dickson wey recently leave Peoples Democratic Party join newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress, also dey present for di meeting. Dickson movement from PDP to NDC don add to di political realignments wey dey happen ahead of 2027.
Governor Seyi Makinde presence for di meeting dey raise questions about im future with PDP. Di Oyo State governor dey face leadership crisis inside PDP and reports dey suggest im fit leave di party soon. In February 2026, Makinde and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar hold separate and joint discussions with ex-military president Ibrahim Babangida for Minna, Niger State.
Di gathering for Kano happen as Kwankwaso dey face challenges inside NNPP. Abuja Appeal Court recently give judgment wey denounce NNPP with Books Logo as di original recognised NNPP. Instead, di court give credence to NNPP with Vegetables logo, wey be setback for Kwankwaso political structure.
Other eminent Nigerians wey attend di event include Chief Bayo Lawal, Senior Executive Assistant to Governor Makinde; Mr Peter Eledan (HE Friend); His Royal Majesty, King A. J. Turner; and Mr Aziboala Robert. Di presence of these figures show di broad network wey Kwankwaso maintain across Nigeria.
As di 2027 elections dey approach, political alignments and realignments dey intensify. Di meeting between Obi and Kwankwaso dey seen as significant step toward possible alliance wey fit challenge di ruling party. Both men run for president for 2023 elections – Obi under Labour Party and Kwankwaso under NNPP – and dia combined votes for dat election show say dem get substantial following.
For now, di official line from both camps na say di visit na purely social one for Sallah celebration. But political watchers dey monitor closely as more meetings and consultations dey expected in coming months. Di future of opposition politics for Nigeria dey shape by such gatherings, and di Kano meeting don set tongues wagging across di political landscape.
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