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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Faizu Alfindiki, has said many people in the North are surprised by the perceived political closeness between former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Alfindiki made the remarks while speaking to journalists in Kano on Monday, where he questioned Kwankwaso’s political direction and priorities.“Many Northerners were surprised that Kwankwaso appears more interested in aligning with Obi’s political camp instead of building stronger unity among Northern leaders,”he said.The APC stalwart stressed that the region currently needs cooperation among its political leaders to protect its interests and strengthen its voice at the national level.According to him, “the North needs leaders who will focus on unity and work together for the development of the region.”Alfindiki who is also the former chairman of Kano Municipal Council also criticised Obi.He said he has not shown enough concern for key issues affecting the North.“He is rarely heard speaking on major Northern challenges like insecurity, agriculture and economic development in the way many people would expect,” Alfindiki added.Alfindiki further argued that Kwankwaso’s political decisions could give the impression that personal ambition is being placed above collective regional interest.“In politics, one is judged by their stance and the type of alliances they build. The people of the North need leaders who will unite to protect the region’s political integrity,” he said.He, however, called on politicians across the country to form alliances that would promote national unity rather than deepen divisions.The APC chieftain also praised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying ongoing projects in infrastructure, road construction and agriculture show commitment to national development.According to him, such efforts justify continued support for the President ahead of future elections.
2027: Many northerners surprised by Kwankwaso, Obi alliance – Faizu Alfindiki
