TD Millions of supporters loyal to the Kwankwasiyya Movement on Sunday flooded major streets in Kano State in what organizers described as a massive solidarity march.
The march was in support of a proposed joint presidential ticket between former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The rally, which drew huge crowds dressed predominantly in the red signature colours associated with the Kwankwasiyya Movement, reportedly converged around the residence of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Kano metropolis.
Videos and pictures circulating across social media platforms showed large numbers of supporters chanting political slogans, waving banners and carrying posters bearing images of both Obi and Kwankwaso.
Several prominent supporters and social media influencers linked to the movement described the gathering as a “5-million-man march” for the Obi/Kwankwaso alliance, although no official figure was independently verified as of press time.
Reacting to the development, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the Worldwide Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, praised the turnout.
Tanko described it as a sign of growing political consciousness among Nigerians.
“As the Worldwide Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, I am truly delighted to witness the massive solidarity and political consciousness demonstrated today by the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano,” Tanko wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
He added that the demonstration reflected the people’s desire for “competent leadership, unity and a better Nigeria.”
Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, also acknowledged the supporters in a statement shared online.
“I’m delighted to have received a crowd of our dedicated supporters in Kano today, who turned out in numbers for a solidarity walk to my residence,” Kwankwaso stated.
He thanked supporters for the “wonderful show of support” and urged them to channel their energy toward voter registration and active participation in future elections.
Social media users and political commentators continued to react to the rally.
Many interpreted it as a strong indication that negotiations for a possible alliance between Peter Obi and Kwankwaso may be gaining momentum ahead of the next presidential race.
Some supporters claimed the march demonstrated the political strength of both movements in northern Nigeria, particularly among youths seeking an alternative political direction for the country.
The development comes amid increasing discussions about possible opposition coalitions aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
While neither Peter Obi nor Kwankwaso has officially confirmed a joint presidential arrangement, political observers believe ongoing consultations among opposition figures may shape the emerging political landscape in the coming months.
The solidarity march remained peaceful, with participants singing, dancing and displaying banners carrying messages of unity and national transformation.
