A former chairman of Kano Municipal Council, Faizu Alfindiki, has said that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, does not possess the political strength to determine presidential election outcomes in Kano State.

Alfindiki spoke on Tuesday in Kano while addressing APC social media influencers, where he dismissed claims that Kwankwaso could deliver a large number of votes in the 2027 elections.

According to him, political discussions surrounding a possible alliance between Kwankwaso and Peter Obi should not create fear within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

“Kwankwaso cannot deliver Kano votes the way it is often claimed. The voting pattern in this state has always shown that individuals, not political structures, determine presidential results,” he said.

Alfindiki argued that former President Muhammadu Buhari consistently won elections in Kano based on personal popularity, even when Kwankwaso or his allies were in power.

“In 2003, Buhari had about 1.6 million votes in Kano, yet Kwankwaso, who was governor at the time, could not deliver the state to Obasanjo,” he stated.

He said a similar pattern played out in subsequent elections.

He noted that Buhari continued to record massive votes in Kano regardless of who controlled the state government.

“Even in 2011, Buhari still dominated Kano despite the presence of a sitting governor. That shows the limits of Kwankwaso’s influence,” he added.

The APC chieftain also pointed to the 2019 elections, where he said Buhari polled over 1.4 million votes in Kano, while candidates backed by Kwankwaso lost key legislative seats.

Alfindiki further cited the 2023 presidential election, saying Kwankwaso’s performance in Kano did not support claims of his political dominance.

“As a presidential candidate, he scored below one million votes in his own state. That clearly shows his political reach is limited,” he said.

He accused the former governor of exaggerating his past influence, particularly claims that he delivered millions of votes to Buhari in 2015.

“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,” Alfindiki added.

He expressed confidence that the APC remains strong in Kano and across the North, insisting that the party is not threatened by what he described as media-driven alliances.

“Our structure is intact, and we are not worried about any political combination ahead of 2027,” he said.

A political analyst, Henry Shield, has said there is no justification for opposition parties to remain divided ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mr Shield stated this on Monday during a political programme in Abuja, where he urged opposition leaders to close ranks and present a united front capable of challenging the ruling party.

According to him, Nigerians are expecting a strong and coordinated opposition that can provide alternative leadership and address the country’s growing economic and security challenges.

“There is no reason to have a divided opposition in 2027. If the opposition parties truly want to rescue Nigeria, they must come together and speak with one voice,” he strongly said.

He warned that personal interests and internal rivalry among opposition politicians could weaken their chances in the next election cycle.

He also called on political stakeholders to place national interest above individual ambition, stressing that unity remains the strongest weapon against electoral defeat.

He maintained that coalition talks among opposition figures should be taken seriously to avoid repeating mistakes of previous elections.