As Nigerian look forward to the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party (LP) has welcomed the purported offer by the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to be running mate to Peter Obi.
NigeriaMedia reports that the LP’s reaction came through a top party official, Umar Farouk. It would be recalled that Kwankwaso, in a recent viral video interview, indicated his willingness to serve as running mate to Obi.
He had said:
“I’ve no problem with deputising for Peter Obi, but only if certain conditions are met.
“We are willing to engage in discussions, provided that trust is established.”
Reacting in an interview with The Punch, Farouk, the national secretary of the LP, expressed satisfaction with Kwankwaso’s resolution....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
Farouk said:
“We are happy Kwankwaso has alighted from the high horse he was riding and willing to offer himself to Obi as deputy having seen he garnered more than six million votes at the 2023 election.
“With his so-called popularity in the north, Kwankwaso could only amass less than two million votes.”
The LP submitted it would be in the best interest of Nigerians for Messrs Kwankwaso and Obi to unite in order to displace the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
