Breaking: NNPP’s Kwankwaso Visits PDP Governor Amid Speculations Over 2027 Election, Video Emerges
- The 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, meets with Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan amid speculation about the 2027 presidential election
- The meeting takes place at the Oyo State Government House, Ibadan, highlighting potential political alliances
- Kwankwaso's candidacy signals strategic manoeuvring ahead of future electoral contests in Nigeria
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
Ibadan, Oyo State - The 2023 New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is currently having a closed-door meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde.
The closed-door meeting is holding at the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan, the state capital.
Source: Facebook
It is gathered that the meeting is connected to the 2027 presidential election.
The Nigerian Tribune shared video of the moment Kwankwaso arraived at the Oyo Government House.
Nigerians react as Kwankwaso visits Makinde
Shaibu Bala
NNPP only relevance is in Kano state I don't know why this guy is feeling very important.
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Adewale Agunbiade
“It is indeed a pleasure to witness you in such a disarray." Asiwaju, 2025.
And all the major opposition parties still remain in disarray today.
Opatokun Aderemi
Another failed mission and wasted effort of Rabiu Kwankwanso since he lost the governor of Kano state and some Kwakwansiya to APC recently.
Sina Ayilaran
Makinde is entitled to his actions for political survival... yorubas don't put our heads in one basket.
Olaide Olabode
They don't need Seyi Makinde,they only need the state Treasury to fund their political interest.hope our 30b still dey intact sha.
Segun Ben-Ajayi ·
It’s part of politics. Tinubu opposed Obasanjo throughout his eight years as president, despite the fact that they were both from the South-West.
Dauda Sherif
Wasting of time. They should be thinking beyond 2031 by building a solid structure. They will need minimum of 12 years to get the position back from APC because I know that ASIWAJU will have a successor after 8years in office.
Bolanle Isiaka Awe
Kwankwaso delay his defetion to the ruling party may cost him President in 2031.
Onabanjo Adegbayi
Dilemma for PityObi. Atiku’s ADC is not sure for him, He is out of LP,
Kwankwaso is also leaving him behind to join hands with Makinde.
Anful Abuh
Kwakwanso had the opportunity to join APC and allow political peace in his State,but he refused,he was asking what they will give him
Details of IBB’s Meeting with Atiku, Makinde
Recall that Atiku Abubakar and Governor Seyi Makinde seek General Ibrahim Babangida's support for the 2027 elections.
The former vice president aims to mobilise Nigerians and strengthen ADC party structures nationwide.
Governor Makinde consults Babangida on plans to potentially join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Kwankwaso returns to Nigeria amid US sanctions debate
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Kwankwaso returned to Abuja on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after what his party described as “strategic international engagements” in India.
His arrival came just days after a proposed United States congressional bill named him among individuals recommended for targeted sanctions over alleged religious freedom violations.
In a statement, the NNPP confirmed that Kwankwaso’s trip abroad involved meetings with educational institutions in India, where he also received a top award.
Source: Legit.ng
