The Digest:
The Kwankwasiyya movement has pushed back against recent remarks by Atiku Abubakar, suggesting a decline in Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's political dominance in Kano. Spokesperson Habib Mailemo declared that only Peter Obi and Kwankwaso enjoy "organic" followership rooted in personal conviction rather than political inducement. He argued that Atiku's electoral strength has been tied to party machinery, not individual appeal, amid jostling for the ADC presidential ticket.
Key Points:
- The ADC opposition coalition faces internal tension over who has genuine popular support.
- Kwankwasiyya claims Obi and Kwankwaso built momentum independently of party structures.
- Atiku had earlier pointed to Kano's political split to question Kwankwaso's dominance.
- The movement calls for honest internal evaluation, not suppression of differing views.
- Atiku has pledged to step aside for any consensus candidate emerging democratically.
Sources: Daily Trust
