A Nigerian senator, Jibrin, has said his group will deliver Kano State for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, according to Vanguard News. He also questioned whether any rival faction
The Kwankwasiyya movement is associated with Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor and presidential candidate. Jibrin's remarks, as reported by Vanguard News, frame the 2027 contest partly as
His comments came alongside other 2027-related statements reported by Nigerian outlets. Channels Television reported that Senator Umeh described claims that Peter Obi is not accepted in northern Niger
Taken together, the reports point to early positioning across parties and regions well before the election. The material does not include details of Jibrin's specific plans for Kano, nor any response
What to watch next: whether Kwankwaso's associates respond to Jibrin's claim, and whether other Kano politicians line up behind Tinubu or a different candidate.
A Nigerian senator claims his faction is the true Kwankwasiyya movement and pledges Kano State's support for Tinubu in t