Kwankwasiyya and Atiku loyalists endorse Peter Obi for 2027 presidential election
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Loyalists of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have announced their support for former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for the 2027 general election. This endorsement was made during a coalition meeting in Abuja on Friday, attended by members of the Obidient Movement, Kwankwasiyya Movement, and the Coalition of Atiku Support Groups Initiative. Habibu Muhammed, spokesman for the Kwankwasiyya Movement, stated that the movement aligned with Obi due to his proven leadership and commitment to national development, emphasizing that 2027 would bring a "political revolution" where the common man would determine leaders like Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Muhammed highlighted leadership as a matter of proven performance and track record, citing Kwankwaso's achievements in education and governance. He added that the Kwankwasiyya Movement accepted the need to support another region for national balance and unity, concluding that Peter Obi is an exceptional leader they wish to follow. Obinna Okorie, National Coordinator of the Coalition of Atiku Support Groups Initiative, appealed to Atiku Abubakar to support Obi's presidential ambition, explaining that the decision followed a review of Nigeria's political dynamics and Obi's national appeal. Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, welcomed the growing opposition alliance, asserting that efforts to divide the coalition had failed. These
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