A former chairman of the Kano Municipal Local Government and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Faizu Alfindiki, has questioned the emerging political romance between former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.
Alfindiki accused Kwankwaso of failing to prioritize Northern unity and the region’s political future.
Addressing newsmen in Kano, Alfindiki stated that many Northerners were surprised that Kwankwaso appeared intent on aligning with Obi’s political camp instead of building a stronger consensus among influential Northern leaders.
Alfindiki argued that the North currently requires greater unity and cooperation among its political elite to protect the region’s interests and strengthen its position in national politics.
‘Many people in the North view this move as a failure to prioritize regional unity, especially since major leaders are expected to focus more on uniting the North and protecting its interests,’ Alfindiki said.
He further contended that Peter Obi has not demonstrated sufficient concern regarding critical Northern challenges, such as insecurity, agriculture, and economic development.
‘He is rarely heard speaking on major Northern challenges in the way many people would expect from someone seeking broad support from the region,’ he stated.
Alfindiki also alleged that Kwankwaso’s reluctance to work closely with other heavyweight Northern politicians, such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has created the impression that his political decisions are driven more by personal ambition than collective regional interests.
‘In politics, one is judged by their stance and the type of alliances they build. The people of the North need leaders who will unite to ensure the region’s development and protect its political integrity,’ he added.
Alfindiki urged politicians across the country to promote alliances capable of strengthening national unity rather than deepening political divisions.