Kwankwasiyya spokesman claims Atiku seeks to de-market Obi, Kwankwaso ahead of 2027 polls
Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, spokesman of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, accused ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar of trying to de-market Peter Obi and Rabi'u Kwankwaso during a Trust TV interview on Monday, October 14, 2026. Mohammed characterized Atiku's statements as attempts to 'defame, diminish, and deceive Nigeria' rather than legitimate criticism, claiming they aim to make dissatisfied Nigerians turn against the government.
He contrasted Atiku's approach with Obi and Kwankwaso's nationwide outreach, stating: 'Whereas we have seen, on the other hand, how Peter Obi and my Rabi'u Kwankwaso have been moving around this country, reaching out to people and making commitments to the people of Nigeria.' Mohammed noted he has not observed Atiku scheduling meetings with Nigerians or visiting states for direct campaigning.
The accusation highlights growing opposition tensions as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, with political alliances shifting and candidates employing various strategies to gain advantage. Such rhetoric risks deepening voter confusion amid already complex multi-party dynamics.
As 2027 approaches, how should voters distinguish between substantive policy criticism and tactics aimed at diminishing opponents' credibility when making their electoral choices?
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The 2027 opposition race is already intense. Let's see how these alliances unfold.