By Akinwale Kasali
As the 2027 General Election draws closer, the Kwankwasiyya Movement has called for unity and issue-based politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against political division and targeted attacks on individuals.
The group, in a statement issued on Friday, signed by Habibu Sale Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, stated that Nigerians should focus on building a broad coalition that reflects national interest rather than promoting narratives that deepen division.
The group made the remarks following the recent marriage of convenience between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi both of whom recently joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
The group maintained that many Nigerians across regions and political backgrounds have welcomed the talks as a step toward national unity and democratic growth.
However, it expressed concern that some commentators, particularly from parts of the Northern political space, are pushing what it described as misleading narratives aimed at discrediting Kwankwaso.
“It is unfortunate that some commentators have resorted to selective attacks and misleading narratives aimed specifically at discrediting Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,” Mohammed said.
The group suggested that the criticism may be driven by fear of the political strength such an alliance could bring
“What appears to be troubling certain interests is not merely the possibility of political cooperation, but the enormous national potential such an alliance represents,” he stated.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement further noted that the partnership between Kwankwaso and Obi could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape by bringing together strong support bases from both the North and the South.
“For the first time in recent political history, Nigerians are witnessing the realistic possibility of a broad-based political understanding capable of bridging the long-standing regional divide,” the group said.
It also added that while Kwankwaso has a strong grassroots structure in the North, Obi enjoys wide support among youths and urban voters, especially in the South.
“Such cooperation introduces a new political equation that transcends ethnicity, religion, and regional sentiment,” he said.
The group also criticised what it described as double standards in how political engagements are judged.
“Some commentators portray Kwankwaso as ambitious or disruptive, while describing similar engagements by others as strategic and patriotic. This double standard is both unfortunate and revealing.”
It also insisted that coalition-building is a normal and necessary part of democracy and should not be discouraged.
“Any honest political observer understands that the coming together of leaders with proven electoral strength and independent structures can reshape Nigeria’s democratic landscape,” he added.
The group, however, urged political actors and commentators to act with fairness and maturity, especially at a time when Nigerians are facing economic and security challenges.
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