Rabi’u Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says many governors in Northern Nigeria may find it difficult to campaign for the 2027 general elections, citing what he describes as weak performance in office. Speaking at an NDC town hall meeting in Port Harcourt, he argues that incumbency and political influence at state level do not automatically translate into electoral victory.
Kwankwaso also cautions that controlling more than 30 governors will not prevent parties from losing. He points to alleged mismanagement of public funds, and says that despite high revenues in recent years, ordinary Nigerians have not seen commensurate benefits. He adds that public dissatisfaction and insecurity—particularly in the North—are likely to reduce support for incumbent governors and make campaigning harder.
Both outlets present Kwankwaso’s remarks as a warning to political actors who assume “numbers” at governor level will secure success in 2027. The coverage is largely aligned on the location, the core argument, and his criticism of governance outcomes, without detailing responses from governors or the ruling parties.
