{
  "id": 1305043,
  "title": "Kwankwaso: Govs plotting to rig in 2027 will be disappointed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/kwankwaso-govs-plotting-to-rig-in-2027-will-be-disappointed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T15:54:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/kwankwaso-govs-plotting-to-rig-in-2027-will-be-disappointed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, warned that governors planning to rig the 2027 elections by manipulating electoral systems and controlling state structures will be disappointed. Kwankwaso made these remarks during a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He pointed out that some governors have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in pursuit of re-election, believing that the party's machinery would ensure their victory. Kwankwaso argued that rising dissatisfaction with issues like insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and poor public services could sway voters' decisions. He emphasized that Nigerians are becoming increasingly politically aware and may reject candidates seeking re-election, regardless of their control over government structures. \"In the 2027 elections, I foresee most governors seeking re-election being disappointed, as people will not support them,\" Kwankwaso stated. The senator highlighted the challenges faced by Nigerians, such as the high number of children out of school and the impact of insecurity on communities. He recalled his own administration's efforts to address these issues, including expanding access to education and tackling the Almajiri problem. Kwankwaso criticized the increasing trend of opposition party politicians joining the APC to gain a political advantage ahead of the 2027 elections. However, he expressed confidence that voters would ultimately decide the outcome of the election.",
  "summary": "Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, Vice-Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says governors thinking they could use electoral manipulation and control of state structures to continue in office beyond 2027 will be disappointed. Kwankwaso said this when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series in Abuja, on Sunday. The former […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}