The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised concerns over a recent meeting hosted by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, which brought together key opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson, in Kano.

The gathering, held on Sunday at Kwankwaso’s residence as part of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, was described by the former Kano governor as a moment of unity and festivity.

Sharing photos from the event on his X account, Kwankwaso said he was delighted to host the political figures and wished Nigerians peace, blessings, and prosperity.

“Delighted to host Their Excellencies, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson at my Kano residence for this joyful Sallah celebration,” he wrote. “Wishing everyone peace, blessings, and prosperity.”

However, the APC in Kano expressed surprise at the development, questioning both the timing and political significance of the meeting.

The party’s Publicity Secretary, Auwal Mai-Nage, said the alignment appeared unusual and disconnected from the political realities in the state.

He also criticised the turnout at the event, describing it as underwhelming for a gathering involving prominent national figures. Mai-Nage further suggested that the emerging alliances among opposition leaders may not resonate with local political dynamics.

“We are genuinely surprised to see Kwankwaso and Peter Obi aligning in this manner.

“This is a Muslim gathering, yet Obi is widely perceived as having limited engagement with Muslim communities. For Kwankwaso to prioritise such alliances over local considerations raises serious questions about his political strategy.”

He also criticised the number of people who attended, saying it was much lower than expected for such an event with top national figures.

“For an event that brought together two presidential candidates and key opposition leaders, the attendance was notably low. Even a local government chairman in Kano can mobilise a larger crowd,” he said.

Political observers, however, view the meeting as a possible signal of early realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, especially following earlier engagements between Kwankwaso and Makinde in Ibadan.

Despite its reservations, the APC downplayed the broader implications of the gathering, insisting it does not pose a significant political threat within Kano State. (The Sun)

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