Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged Atiku Abubakar to wait for the 2027 general elections before drawing conclusions about political influence in Kano State. The former Kano State governor made the remark on Monday during an interview on Arise Television's Prime Time programme. He was responding to Atiku's assertion that Kwankwaso's popularity is limited to Kano State. Kwankwaso dismissed concerns over vote splitting in the state, stating that such questions come from those who lack patience. He noted that he is currently a member of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), while Atiku belongs to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Kwankwaso said he wishes Atiku's party well but emphasized that the election results will determine whether votes are divided in Kano. "Let's wait and see the election. I have no issue with that, and I think we have gone past that level now," he said. "You see, anybody who is talking about or asking questions about whether our votes will split in Kano is not patient. Let's wait for the election and see whether our votes are split in Kano or not," Kwankwaso added.
Kwankwaso tells Atiku to wait for 2027 election results while already confirming his NDC membership. Atiku, meanwhile, is in the ADC, setting up a direct clash between two prominent northern politicians. The outcome could determine whether Kano's votes split along party lines or consolidate behind one candidate. Voters in Kano may ultimately decide not just the state's future but the trajectory of a national political rivalry.
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