Kwankwaso says daughter encouraged alliance with Obi
Rabiu Kwankwaso has shared that his daughter encouraged him to work with Peter Obi during the 2023 general election. He revealed this in an interview, highlighting a generational divide in Nigerian politics. Kwankwaso noted that young people have different political instincts compared to the older elite. He also discussed the broad appeal of both his movement and Obi’s support base.
Key takeaways
- Rabiu Kwankwaso said his daughter lobbied him to collaborate with Peter Obi during the 2023 election.
- He used this example to illustrate the growing gap between Nigeria’s ageing political elite and the younger generation.
- Kwankwaso emphasized that the appeal of his Kwankwasiyya movement and Obi’s support base is deeper than many realize.
- He argued that younger Nigerians are less focused on ethnicity and religion and more interested in effective leadership.
- Kwankwaso and Obi formally joined the NDC on May 3, leaving the African Democratic Congress due to internal disputes.
