It’s the turn of the South in 2027 – Kwankwaso tells ADC
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Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 20:42
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has warned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, against giving its presidential ticket to a Northern candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.Kwankwaso gave the warning during an interactive session with journalists at his residence in Kano on Sunday.Throwing his weight behind the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the former Kano State governor said it is the turn of the South to produce the next President in 2027, adding that the North should wait till 2031.He added that it is unfair for the ADC to give its ticket to a Northern candidate when the South has not completed its eight years."ADC will lose if it gives ticket to North. North should wait till 2031," Kwankwaso said.He advised the ADC to zone its presidential ticket to the South if it wants to win the 2027 election, saying Nigerians want fairness and equity.DAILY POST reports that Kwankwaso, who is from the North, is the running mate of Peter Obi, who is from the South under the platform of the NDC.
Context & Background
✦ADC should not give its presidential ticket to the North.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has warned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, against giving its presidential ticket to a Northern candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.Kwankwaso gave the warning during an interactive session with journalists at his residence in Kano on Sunday.Throwing his weight behind the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the former Kano State governor said it is the turn of the South to produce the next President in 2027, adding that the North should wait till 2031.He added that it is unfair for the ADC to give its ticket to a Northern candidate when the South has not completed its eight years."ADC will lose if it gives ticket to North.2027:It's the turn of the South in 2027.2027:North should wait till 2031," Kwankwaso said.He advised the ADC to zone its presidential ticket to the South if it wants to win the 2027 election, saying Nigerians want fairness and equity.DAILY POST reports that Kwankwaso, who is from the North, is the running mate of Peter Obi, who is from the South under the platform of the NDC.
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✦The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has warned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, against giving its presidential ticket to a Northern candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.Kwankwaso gave the warning during an interactive session with journalists at his residence in Kano on Sunday.Throwing his weight behind the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the former Kano State governor said it is the turn of the South to produce the next President in 2027, adding that the North should wait till 2031.He added that it is unfair for the ADC to give its ticket to a Northern candidate when the South has not completed its eight years."ADC will lose if it gives ticket to North.
✦North should wait till 2031," Kwankwaso said.He advised the ADC to zone its presidential ticket to the South if it wants to win the 2027 election, saying Nigerians want fairness and equity.DAILY POST reports that Kwankwaso, who is from the North, is the running mate of Peter Obi, who is from the South under the platform of the NDC.
✦ADC should not give its presidential ticket to the North.
Key Facts:2027: The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has warned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, against giving its presidential ticket to a Northern candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.Kwankwaso gave the warning during an interactive session with journalists at his residence in Kano on Sunday.Throwing his weight behind the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the former Kano State governor said it is the turn of the South to produce the next President in 2027, adding that the North should wait till 2031.He added that it is unfair for the ADC to give its ticket to a Northern candidate when the South has not completed its eight years."ADC will lose if it gives ticket to North.2027: It's the turn of the South in 2027.2027: North should wait till 2031," Kwankwaso said.He advised the ADC to zone its presidential ticket to the South if it wants to win the 2027 election, saying Nigerians want fairness and equity.DAILY POST reports that Kwankwaso, who is from the North, is the running mate of Peter Obi, who is from the South under the platform of the NDC.
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has warned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, against giving its presidential ticket to a Northern candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.Kwankwaso gave the warning during an interactive session with...
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has warned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, against giving its presidential ticket to a Northern candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.Kwankwaso gave the warning during an interactive session with journalists at his residence in Kano on Sunday.Throwing his weight behind the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the former Kano State governor said it is the turn of the South to produce the next President in 2027, adding that the North should wait till 2031.He added that it is unfair for the ADC to give its ticket to a Northern candidate when the South has not completed its eight years."ADC will lose if it gives ticket to North.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
North should wait till 2031," Kwankwaso said.He advised the ADC to zone its presidential ticket to the South if it wants to win the 2027 election, saying Nigerians want fairness and equity.DAILY POST reports that Kwankwaso, who is from the North, is the running mate of Peter Obi, who is from the South under the platform of the NDC.
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has warned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, against giving its presidential ticket to a Northern candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.Kwankwaso gave the warning during an interactive session with journalists at his residence in Kano on Sunday.Throwing his weight behind the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the former Kano State governor said it is the turn of the South to produce the next President in 2027, adding that the North should wait till 2031.He added that it is unfair for the ADC to give its ticket to a Northern candidate when the South has not completed its eight years."ADC will lose if it gives ticket to North.
