Kwankwaso-Obi Alliance Won’t Survive, Kano Governor’s Aide Declares

|By Adekunle Adejumo and Comfort Awaji-ikanminsan

Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has dismissed the possibility of a successful presidential alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Bature argued that the proposed partnership contradicts Kwankwaso’s past political positions and public remarks about Obi.

He said Kwankwaso had previously portrayed himself as more politically experienced than Obi and had also viewed the former Anambra governor as “a Biafra agent.”

“When you see Obi in Kano, for us it is a big surprise,” Bature said.

“The same Kwankwaso who said he has a PhD is with Obi who has an undergraduate degree.

“The same Kwankwaso who said he is more politically experienced than Obi, the same Kwankwaso who has seen Obi as just a Biafra agent is now craving to be his vice president.”

Bature also questioned the compatibility of both politicians, insisting that their political ideologies and personal convictions differ sharply.

“So it’s a surprise and Kano can’t accept this partnership because he is not really the Kwankwaso that we know,” he added.

“But this partnership is temporary and I don’t even think that this Obi/Kwankwaso ticket can work.

“Why? Because I know the two of them have very different opinions and political views, so I don’t see them connecting to provide what is needed for the country.”