2027: Kano Non-Indigenes Reject Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance, Pledge One Million Votes for Tinubu

2027: Kano Non-Indigenes Reject Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance, Pledge One Million Votes for Tinubu

Published: May 20, 2026 | Read Time: 5 minutes

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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, non-indigene communities in Kano State have formally distanced themselves from any proposed political alliance involving former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The group, under the umbrella of the APC United Residents Alliance (AURA-Kano), has instead declared unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid and launched a campaign to mobilize one million non-indigene votes for the All Progressives Congress.

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The position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Hon. Seyi Olorunsola on behalf of the non-indigene community in Kano State. Olorunsola serves as the coordinator of the APC United Residents Alliance (AURA-Kano) , a political platform formed by non-indigenes across Kano’s 44 local government areas to strengthen grassroots support for the ruling All Progressives Congress and its candidates ahead of the 2027 Nigeria elections .

The statement dismissed what it described as ongoing political speculations aimed at portraying residents of Sabon Gari Kano and other non-indigene communities in Kano as supporters of an alliance between Obi and Kwankwaso ahead of the next election cycle. According to Olorunsola, the non-indigene population across the state remains committed to the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration. “We wish to categorically state that the non-indigene communities across Kano State are not part of such arrangements and do not subscribe to any political coalition aimed at misleading Nigerians ahead of future elections,” he said. He added that members of the community believe the current administration is laying a solid foundation for economic recovery, inclusiveness and national development. “The people of Sabon Gari and the larger non-indigene population in Kano remain committed to progressive politics, national unity, economic development and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu,” the statement read.

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AURA-Kano has launched a mobilisation campaign targeting one million non-indigene votes for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ahead of the 2027 general elections. The campaign was unveiled during the group’s inaugural town hall meeting held at Hilton Palace under the theme, “Integration for Progress: Mobilising the Non-Indigene Vote for APC.” Olorunsola explained that the alliance draws membership from diverse non-native communities, including the Igbo, Yoruba, South-South groups, and other northern populations residing in Kano. The organisation seeks to unite these ethnic groups into a strong non-indigene voting bloc capable of delivering electoral success for the APC across all 44 local government areas. He identified Sabon Gari, Noman’s Land and Jaba as areas with large settler populations capable of influencing election outcomes. According to reports, people of Igbo extraction represent over 60 per cent of non-indigenes in Kano State . In the 2023 general elections, many non-indigenes in the state reportedly snubbed Tinubu for Peter Obi of the Labour Party. However, political realignments following Governor Abba Yusuf’s return to the APC in January 2026 appear to have shifted support dynamics.

Olorunsola praised ongoing infrastructural projects and governance initiatives in Kano State, noting that non-indigenes have continued to enjoy acceptance and development under the current administration. Citing ongoing infrastructural projects, he pointed to the completion of New Road and the ongoing reconstruction of Zungeru Road and Sarkin Yaki Road in Sabon Gari as evidence of Governor Yusuf’s performance. He noted that the governor renamed Sarkin Yaki Road after First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu. “With the level of love, acceptance and the massive infrastructural developments currently ongoing within non-indigene communities across Kano State, it is evident that non-indigenes fully understand the importance of good governance and people-oriented leadership,” he stated. “No governor has done what Abba Yusuf is doing at the speed he is going,” Olorunsola said, adding that President Tinubu’s infrastructure and economic policies were gradually yielding results. “If he is not re-elected to complete these roads, it will distort investor confidence,” he added. He maintained that the visible projects across Sabon Gari and other commercial hubs in the state would further strengthen support for the APC in future elections.

Delivering a keynote address at the town hall meeting, the former Kano State chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Adeyemo Samuel, urged residents to assess leaders based on performance and remain politically active in Kano. He advised non-indigenes not to transfer their Permanent Voter Cards to their home states, stressing that their votes could shape Kano’s political future. “Do your business here, come out and vote, bring your chairs so you don’t get tired,” Adeyemo said. “From Baba Ganduje, Kano has been very peaceful, and Yusuf is sustaining that. Tinubu is revitalising the economy and constructing roads.” Leaders of ethnic associations, including the Yoruba and Igbo communities, pledged support for Tinubu and Yusuf, citing ongoing infrastructure projects and the peaceful business environment in the state. Olajide Ogunleye (Yoruba community) and Donatus Nwogu (Igbo community) reportedly pledged “100 percent” support for the APC candidates.

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The group warned political actors against dragging Kano non-indigenes into what it termed “opportunistic political alliances” without consultation or broad-based acceptance. “Our people are politically conscious and will continue to support leaders and policies that promote peace, stability, business growth and national development,” Olorunsola added. He urged politicians to desist from using the name of non-indigenes in Kano for “selfish political propaganda,” insisting that the community remains united in its support for leadership it believes can guarantee a better future for Nigerians.

The rejection of the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance has been echoed by officials within the Kano State government. Sanusi Bature , Director-General of Media to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has dismissed the potential partnership as politically unviable, declaring that such a joint ticket cannot secure one million votes in Kano State. Speaking on Arise TV on Wednesday, Bature described the former Kano governor as politically weakened and ideologically misaligned with the former Labour Party presidential candidate. He argued that Kwankwaso, who secured approximately one million votes in Kano during the 2023 presidential election, has since shed significant support in the state and is now pursuing an alliance with Obi primarily to consolidate non-indigenous and Christian votes. “Whatever Kwankwaso is doing will favour Tinubu,” Bature said. “A ticket cannot secure one million votes in Kano. Cannot. And time will come, we’ll see,” Bature stated categorically. Bature further alleged that Kwankwaso is working behind the scenes to support President Tinubu’s reelection in 2027.

Despite the opposition, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has defended the growing political alliance with Peter Obi, describing it as driven by a shared commitment to fixing Nigeria rather than ethnic or religious considerations ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Trust TV’s Sunday Politics, Kwankwaso said both camps had discovered during discussions that they shared similar political goals centred on improving education, security, job opportunities and governance for Nigerians, especially young people. He insisted that Nigerians are now more interested in competent leadership and solutions to economic hardship rather than religious or regional sentiments. The former governor also dismissed allegations that his political moves were designed to help President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secure re-election in 2027, insisting that the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) was focused on offering Nigerians an alternative platform.

2027: Kano Non-Indigenes Reject Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance, Pledge One Million Votes for Tinubu