Kano APC ‘Caught Off Guard’ by Kwankwaso, Obi, Makinde, Dickson Kano Meeting

Kano’s political landscape shifted briefly on Sunday as Rabiu Kwankwaso hosted a surprise Eid-el-Fitr summit that included Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson.

The APC’s Kano chapter voiced its astonishment at the gathering, which took place at Kwankwaso’s residence.

Despite the political undertones, Kwankwaso maintained the meeting was purely celebratory, posting photos to social media to highlight the “joyous” Sallah spirit shared among the leaders.

“Delighted to host Their Excellencies, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson at my Kano residence for this joyful Sallah celebration,” he wrote on his X handle.

“Wishing everyone peace, blessings, and prosperity.”

The Kano State APC reacted with skepticism to the gathering, questioning its timing and overall political significance.

On Monday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Auwal Mai-Nage, described the meeting as “unexpected” and out of touch with Kano’s current political landscape.

He expressed ‘genuine surprise’ at the alignment between Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, noting that Obi’s perceived lack of engagement with Muslim communities made his presence at a Sallah event particularly unusual.

Mai-Nage concluded by suggesting the low turnout indicated the event failed to live up to its billing despite the high-profile guest list.

“For an event that brought together two presidential candidates and key opposition leaders, the attendance was notably low. Even a local government chairman in Kano can mobilise a larger crowd,” he said.

Mai-Nage criticized the alliance as being rooted in regionalism, voicing frustration over Kwankwaso’s involvement.

Persecondnews reports that as the 2027 election cycle approaches, this meeting—combined with Kwankwaso’s February visit to Governor Makinde in Ibadan—points toward a coordinated effort by opposition figures to form a united front.

Although the Kano APC insists the gathering is “disconnected” from local reality and poses no threat, the high-profile nature of the guests has undeniably fueled talk of a new national coalition.