Kwankwaso’s southern ticket backing signals possible Obi alliance — Mahmud Jega

Businessday | 13-05-2026 07:17pm |

Mahmud Jega, a public affairs analyst, has commented on the recent decision by Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, to support a southern candidate for the upcoming elections. Jega interprets this move as a potential indication of an alliance between Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party. He suggests that this backing could reshape the political landscape as the two figures may collaborate to strengthen their positions in the electoral race.

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