Rabiu Kwankwaso, a vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), says he was “overwhelmed” by the large crowd that welcomed him during a stopover in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State on Wednesday. According to reports, Kwankwaso first visited the family of late Major General Rabe Abubakar in Katsina for a condolence visit before traveling to Bichi.

The outlets describe Kwankwaso arriving at the NDC headquarters in Bichi, where supporters gathered in large numbers, chanting and waving banners. A video clip circulated online shows supporters thronging the party office as he was received. In a reaction posted on his Facebook page, Kwankwaso thanked the people of Bichi and said he experienced a “joyful and energetic” reception.

The coverage presents the stopover as a reflection of Kwankwaso’s grassroots following in Kano, a state often viewed as strategically important for political momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.