A former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, recently asserted that Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso surpasses Peter Obi in strategic planning and accommodative politics. Ahmad emphasized that Kwankwaso’s approach demonstrates the distinction between structure-based politics and popularity-driven campaigns.
Reacting to a post by X user @KafinHausaa, which suggested that Kwankwaso is now focused on selling his red ideology to Southerners for quick gains, Ahmad countered that Kwankwaso has shown greater political astuteness. He noted that Kwankwaso promptly opened his doors to Obi’s supporters, leveraging their numbers to strengthen his own political network and extend his influence across regions.
According to Ahmad, this move highlights a fundamental difference: Kwankwaso builds his political machine around solid structures, while Obi relies mainly on popular appeal. He wrote on X that Kwankwaso appears more strategic and inclusive, welcoming Obi’s followers to expand his base.
The comments come shortly after both Obi and Kwankwaso defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. This development has sparked discussions about their contrasting political styles and potential impact on the opposition coalition.