Atiku cannot rely on Hausa, Fulani votes to beat Tinubu - APC chieftain Kwankwaso

Dr. Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that the Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, cannot rely on the votes of the Hausa and Fulani communities to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. This assertion was made in a statement released by Dr. Kwankwaso.

He argued that the political landscape in northern Nigeria had transformed, and Atiku could no longer count on ethnic or regional support to garner voter backing. Dr. Kwankwaso emphasized that Atiku does not possess the same level of acceptance and political influence as the late President Muhammadu Buhari across the North. He further questioned Atiku's achievements during his eight years as vice president, noting that voters now prioritize leadership performance, development, and policies that could enhance their lives over ethnic or religious affiliations.

Kwankwaso asserted that the North has moved beyond primordial sentiments, and Atiku's reliance on the ethno-religious card will likely be ineffective. He also alleged that Atiku's political associates were apprehensive about their ability to secure support from Hausa-Fulani voters. Despite opposition efforts to form a regional alliance against the President, Kwankwaso expressed confidence in Tinubu's political standing in northern Nigeria.