SENATOR Rabiu Kwankwaso, Vice-Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said governors who believe they can rely on electoral manipulation and control of state structures to remain in office beyond 2027 will be disappointed.
News Point Nigeria reports that Kwankwaso stated this when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series in Abuja on Sunday.
The former Kano State governor said some governors who had failed to address the concerns of their constituents were defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), allegedly believing that the party’s political machinery would guarantee their re-election.
He argued that growing public dissatisfaction over insecurity, poverty, unemployment and declining public services could significantly influence voters’ decisions at the polls.
According to Kwankwaso, Nigerians are becoming increasingly politically conscious and may reject governors and other politicians seeking another term, irrespective of their control of government structures.
“What I foresee in the 2027 elections is that most of the governors seeking re-election will be disappointed because people will not support them,” he said.
Kwankwaso said Nigerians had legitimate reasons to demand improved governance, citing the large number of children out of school and the devastating impact of insecurity on communities across the country.
He recalled that during his tenure as Governor of Kano State, his administration prioritised education by expanding access to primary, secondary and tertiary education for qualified residents.
He also said his administration implemented programmes aimed at addressing the Almajiri challenge and invested heavily in educational infrastructure, including the construction of hostels for students.
According to him, the experience demonstrated that governments could significantly improve the welfare of citizens when available resources were properly prioritised and deployed.
Kwankwaso also criticised the growing movement of politicians from opposition parties into the APC, describing it as an attempt by some politicians to secure political advantage ahead of the 2027 elections.
He, however, expressed confidence that voters would ultimately determine the outcome of the election.
