Kwankwaso Confident Of Securing NDC Vice-presidential Ticket, Hints At Kano Presidential Ambition
Kwankwaso confident of securing NDC vice-presidential ticket, hints at Kano presidential ambition Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that he could secure the vice-presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, a move he says could strengthen his long-term ambition of returning a northerner from Kano to the presidency in the future.
Kwankwaso, a key figure in Nigeria’s opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 elections, said discussions within the party were progressing positively and suggested that his political influence and electoral base in the north would be an asset to any national ticket. He also indicated that serving as vice president could position him strategically for a future presidential run, particularly with Kano State’s significant voting strength and his established political movement. The former governor, who has previously contested the presidency under different platforms, remains one of the most influential political figures in northern Nigeria, with strong grassroots support through his Kwankwasiyya Movement. His comments come amid ongoing negotiations within opposition circles over zoning arrangements and ticket-sharing ahead of the next general election, where parties are seeking to balance regional representation and electoral competitiveness. Kwankwaso’s political trajectory has included roles as governor of Kano State, Minister of Defence, senator, and presidential candidate in the 2023 election, where he finished fourth nationally but won a decisive majority in Kano State. Analysts say his positioning for a vice-presidential role reflects broader strategic calculations within opposition politics, as alliances continue to shift and new coalitions emerge ahead of 2027.
- Kwankwaso confident of securing NDC vice-presidential ticket
- Says role could support long-term presidential ambition
- Highlights Kano political base as strategic advantage
- Part of wider opposition negotiations ahead of 2027 elections
- Remains influential northern political figure with strong grassroots support
- Previously contested presidency and governed Kano State
