Speaking during a meeting with APC social media influencers in Kano on Tuesday, Alfindiki argued that political strength in the state has historically depended more on individual candidates than on party structures or political alliances.………
He maintained that ongoing conversations about a possible alliance between Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections should not cause concern within the ruling All Progressives Congress.
According to him, past presidential elections in Kano show that voters often rally behind personalities with widespread popularity rather than political godfathers.
Alfindiki pointed to the electoral performances of former President Muhammadu Buhari as evidence of his argument. He recalled that Buhari secured massive support in Kano over several election cycles, regardless of which political camp controlled the state government at the time.
He referenced the 2003 presidential election, noting that despite Kwankwaso serving as governor then, Buhari still recorded a huge number of votes in Kano while former President Olusegun Obasanjo failed to dominate the state.
The APC chieftain added that the trend continued in later elections, including 2011 and 2019, when Buhari again posted strong numbers in Kano.
Alfindiki also cited the 2023 presidential election, arguing that Kwankwaso’s performance as a presidential candidate in his home state weakened claims that he commands total political control in Kano.
“Nobody is denying that Kwankwaso is relevant in Kano politics, but history does not support the idea that he controls presidential voting in the state,” he said.
He further expressed confidence that the APC remains firmly rooted across Kano and the wider northern region, insisting that the party is not intimidated by emerging political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections…....…
