Kwankwaso Indirectly Working for Tinubu’s Re-election — Kano Gov Aide

Sunusi Tofa, the Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House, has alleged that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is indirectly working towards the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Tofa made the claim on Wednesday while speaking on an Arise News morning programme, where he addressed ongoing political realignments and developments ahead of the next election cycle.

According to him, recent political activities and strategic engagements across the country suggest that some opposition figures may be quietly positioning themselves in ways that could ultimately strengthen Tinubu’s chances of securing a second term in office.

“Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is indirectly or strategically working towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. There are political activities and strategic engagements already taking place ahead of 2027, and many of them will eventually favour President Tinubu,” Tofa stated during the interview.

The government spokesperson further alleged that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, had reportedly approached Tinubu regarding plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress with the consent of Kwankwaso. He added that the move allegedly had the backing of former Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo.

Tofa also commented on the political prospects of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Kano State. According to him, the state’s political culture and ideological structure may not favour Obi’s political acceptance.

“Political acceptance in Kano is shaped by ideology, history and regional considerations,” he said.

The aide equally dismissed reports claiming that about five million supporters attended a recent gathering at Kwankwaso’s residence in Kano, describing the figure as unrealistic and exaggerated.