2027 Election: I Would Say That The Peter Obi And Rabiu Kwankwaso Ticket Is Not Unviable – Akande

In an interview on Symfoni TV on Friday, October 23, 2026, Laolu Akande, a former presidential aide, assessed the possibility of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso working together ahead of the 2027 general election, saying their proposed ticket remained a viable option despite the challenges facing opposition politicians.

Akande made the observation while discussing political realignments, opposition parties, and the efforts to build a platform capable of challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election.

Commenting on the potential partnership, Akande said, “I would say that the Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket is not unviable.” His remarks suggested that he did not consider the possibility of the two politicians working together to be without merit, even as opposition groups continue to navigate disagreements and competing political interests.

Obi and Kwankwaso have attracted attention in discussions about opposition cooperation because of their political followings and previous participation in presidential elections. Their possible collaboration has also featured in broader conversations about how opposition figures could combine their support bases and develop a common strategy for 2027.

Akande’s assessment highlighted the importance of political negotiations and coordination in determining whether opposition politicians can establish an effective alliance. Such an arrangement would require agreement on leadership, party structures, campaign priorities, and the distribution of responsibilities between the partners.

The former presidential aide’s comments also reflected the uncertainty surrounding the evolving political landscape, as parties and prominent politicians consider their options ahead of the election. Whether the proposed ticket materialises would depend on the decisions made by the politicians and the political platforms involved.

He concluded by maintaining that the Obi and Kwankwaso ticket should not be dismissed as unviable, suggesting that the possibility of cooperation between the two politicians remained worth considering in discussions about the 2027 presidential election.

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