2027 presidency: Kwankwaso, Atiku, Peter Obi, others need to work together – Maxwell Opara

Activist lawyer Maxwell Opara has called on former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to set aside personal interests and form an alliance with Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking on Arise News, Opara suggested that Kwankwaso should accept the role of running mate to Obi, arguing that such a partnership could strengthen the opposition and challenge President Bola Tinubu.

He added that Obi has already demonstrated the capacity to lead Nigeria

According to Opara: “Obi has shown capacity. Coming from nowhere, he was able to enter the Labour Party and deliver such results in the general election, so he has the capacity.

“It’s time for them to drop their egos and work with Obi, especially Kwankwaso. He should deputize Obi because that’s the only option.

“Because if somebody from the North feels they can come and challenge somebody from the South who has not completed their eight years, it will not work. But if the opposition decides to go for somebody from the North, Obi stands a better chance since he has the capacity.

“It will make these people sit up, since the issue of somebody telling Nigerians that they are preparing for inauguration, not even an election, is an insult to all of us.

“You can’t tell us that it’s a walkover when you have 32 governors who are governors.”