The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Obedient Movement have knocked former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, over his criticism of the proposed Peter Obi-Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket, describing his remarks as “mere blabbing.”
Reacting to Ganduje’s comments, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, Abdulmumin Abdulsalam, said the former Kano State governor lacked the political standing to determine the electoral fortunes of the proposed ticket.
“I think Ganduje is just blabbing. He is no longer politically relevant in Kano. Politics is about popularity, and we are confident the people will decide at the appropriate time,” Abdulsalam said.
He expressed confidence that the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket would enjoy widespread support across the country, arguing that Peter Obi’s performance in the 2023 presidential election and the prevailing economic situation would work in the party’s favour ahead of the 2027 general election.
Also reacting, the National Coordinator of the Obedient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, faulted Ganduje’s assessment of both Obi and Kwankwaso, saying the former APC chairman lacked the moral authority to question their records.
Tanko said Peter Obi left office as governor of Anambra State with a verifiable record of prudent management of public resources and without allegations of financial misconduct.
He maintained that Nigerians would ultimately judge political leaders based on their integrity, competence and track record, stressing that political attacks and unfounded criticisms would not diminish the growing support for Obi and the proposed alliance.
The reactions followed Ganduje’s claim that the proposed Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket on the platform of the NDC was “dead on arrival” in Kano State. Ganduje had also questioned Obi’s record as governor of Anambra State and argued that Kwankwaso lacked the political influence to deliver Kano in the 2027 presidential election.
The NDC and the Obedient Movement, however, insisted that the popularity and electoral prospects of the proposed ticket would be determined by Nigerians at the polls rather than by the views of political opponents.
