If You Go To My State, Katsina, Or To Kwara And Kano, Who Is Talking About Donald Duke? – Shehu Asks

In an interview on Symfoni TV on Sunday, November 1, 2026, Mahdi Shehu, an activist and public affairs analyst, discussed the political recognition of Donald Duke, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), ahead of the 2027 general election.

Shehu questioned the level of public awareness surrounding Duke’s presidential ambition, particularly in some northern states. He mentioned Katsina, Kwara and Kano while arguing that the former Cross River State governor was not a major subject of political discussion in those areas.

Speaking during the interview, Shehu stated, “If you go to my state, Katsina, or to Kwara and Kano, who is talking about Donald Duke?” He made the remark while assessing the visibility and public recognition of political figures preparing to participate in the 2027 presidential election.

Donald Duke, a former governor of Cross River State, is the presidential candidate of the PRP ahead of the 2027 election. His political experience and decision to pursue the presidency place him among the personalities seeking to participate in the forthcoming contest.

Shehu’s comments draw attention to the importance of political visibility and public engagement for candidates seeking support across different parts of the country. Presidential candidates must communicate their ambitions and political programmes to voters beyond their traditional political bases.

The 2027 presidential election is expected to feature discussions about party platforms, candidates’ national recognition and their ability to connect with voters across Nigeria’s diverse political regions.

He concluded that public recognition remains an important issue for presidential candidates, as political ambitions must be accompanied by visibility and engagement with voters across different parts of the country.

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