Public affairs analyst Sumner Sambo has argued that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) must entrust Rabi’u Kwankwaso with leadership of party structures in Kano State. Speaking on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Tuesday, Sambo emphasized that Kwankwaso, rather than the candidates, has been the driving force behind electoral victories for parties he has been part of.
Sambo urged NDC’s 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi to collaborate with party national leader Seriake Dickson to reorganize the party ahead of next year’s general elections. He noted that the ongoing challenges in Kano should not have arisen, as Kwankwaso’s influence should have been leveraged to maintain stability.
According to Sambo, Kwankwaso’s political leverage is crucial, and Obi needs to engage directly with party affairs rather than remaining on the sidelines with Dickson. He stressed that Kwankwaso’s role has been instrumental in past electoral successes, and his leadership is essential for the party’s progress in Kano.