Ganduje Dismisses Obi-Kwankwaso NDC Ticket, Says It Is ‘Dead on Arrival’ in Kano
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed the prospects of a proposed Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting it would fail to gain traction in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, the former Kano State governor argued that the combination lacked the political credibility, governance experience and electoral strength needed to secure the support of Kano voters.
According to Ganduje, the proposed ticket “will not succeed” in the state, declaring that it is “dead on arrival.”
He questioned Obi’s performance during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, saying there was little evidence of achievements that would inspire confidence in his ability to govern Nigeria.
Ganduje asked, “What did he do as a governor? What legacy did he leave as a governor?” He further argued that beyond serving as governor, Obi had not held any significant public office that demonstrated he could “manage this country effectively and efficiently.”
The former APC chairman also turned his criticism to Kwankwaso, stating that the former Kano governor did not enjoy the sustained electoral success achieved by some of his predecessors and successors.
Highlighting his point, Ganduje said Kwankwaso “was not able to be a governor back-to-back,” contrasting his record with that of former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau and his own administration, both of which secured two consecutive terms in office..
He added that Kwankwaso only returned to office after an eight-year gap, arguing that this reflected a weaker political standing in the state.
Ganduje further questioned Kwankwaso’s legacy in Kano, asking what achievements he had left behind that would convince both Kano residents and Nigerians that he could serve successfully as Nigeria’s vice-president.
Reiterating his position, Ganduje maintained that the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance lacked the political momentum required to succeed, insisting once again that the proposed NDC ticket was “dead on arrival.”
