Former governors of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau and Rabiu Kwankwaso have reached a pact ahead of the 2019 general elections.

THE OBSERVERS TIMES understands that the two prominent figures deliberated a few times in recent months on modalities of working together.

Top on their agenda is taking over the Government House from incumbent governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

Ganduje was Kwankwaso’s deputy for eight years (1999-2003 and 2011 to 2015) but the two fell apart shortly after the 2015 election.

Kwankwaso, who represents Kano Central Senatorial District, was one of the Senators who dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday.

Prior to his defection, a source told NewsMen that the lawmaker and Shekarau agreed on how to oust APC in Kano.

He said due to Kwankwaso‘s political strength and popularity, Shekarau said he would concede the state PDP structure to him once he dumped the APC.

“Kwankwaso is the strongest Kano politician today. The two leaders have agreed to jointly lead and fund the state party exco.

“A major highlight of their agreement is that Kwankwaso will nominate a governorship candidate while Shekarau will nominate the deputy”, the source added.

But the shocker is that Kwankwaso is considering Kano deputy governor, Hafiz Abubakar for the PDP ticket.

The academic and Professor of Nutrition is expected to announce his defection to the PDP anytime soon.

In 2014, Kwankwaso tapped him from the Bayero University Kano to run with Ganduje.

In December 2017, a confirmation that all was not well with Ganduje and Abubakar came to public domain via a leaked Tape.

The deputy governor complained he had been axed out of prominence in the APC.

“When they were campaigning for election, my picture was juxtaposed with the governor (Ganduje), president (Muhammadu Buhari) and our leader Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,” he said.

“But today at my birthplace, my picture was replaced with somebody else’s picture. What have I done to my birthplace? I do not deserve this even as a university lecturer at Bayero University, where I hope to return in 2019 at the expiration of my tenure.

“I will not be part of a system whereby the leadership of my party, APC, would be formed at my Mandawari ward, my birthplace, and my blood brother was removed without anyone consulting with me.

“I did not bring myself here. I was engrossed in my academic activities when I was picked as the deputy governorship candidate. God that chose me is not sleeping. Whether I am in the university, God knows the best. I pray to him to choose the best for me,” Abubakar had said.

Kwankwaso, a Minister of Defence during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, joined the APC with other aggrieved PDP governors on November 23 2013.

Two months later (January 29 2014), Shekarau joined the Goodluck Jonathan government and was later appointed Minister of Education.

http://www.observerstimes.com/politics/kanokwankwaso-settles-rifts-with-shekarau-share-positions/

Lalsticlala, Mynd44

All eyes on KANO state.

In Sai Baba will trust.

"Former governors of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau and Rabiu Kwankwaso have reached a pact ahead of the 2019 general elections......Top on their agenda is taking over the Government House from incumbent governor, Abdullahi Ganduje."

Well for their selfish interest & ego.So let see where the 5million votes will com from.

Very good for kano, never bite the fingers that fed u

FAKE NEWS! Shekaru can NEVER share anything with Kwakwanso, not even now when Kwankwaso needs AMNESTY to visit Kano

It's about to go down!


Getting rid of the tyrant and saving Nigeria from the murderous activities of herdsmen is a task that must be done.

NgeneUkwenu:
FAKE NEWS! Shekaru can NEVER share anything with Kwakwanso, not even now when Kwankwaso needs AMNESTY to visit Kano

Keep yourself well consoled madam.Can you beat that combo? All hands on deck to flush out what Nigeria have up there now.

NgeneUkwenu:
FAKE NEWS! Shekaru can NEVER share anything with Kwakwanso, not even now when Kwankwaso needs AMNESTY to visit Kano

It could be true, but I don't see their working agreement lasting because of the historical mutual suspicion between the two. It is like saying Bode George should work with Tinubu in Lagos. How long will that last? Shekarau is already telling him to abide by the rules.

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/defection-kwankwaso-must-abide-by-the-rules--shekarau-262572.html

And some ppl said it was buhari that gave kano to kwankwaso

WisdomFlakes:


It could be true, but I don't see their working agreement lasting because of the historical mutual suspicion between the two. It is like saying Bode George should work with Tinubu in Lagos. How long will that last? Shekarau is already telling him to abide by the rules.

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/defection-kwankwaso-must-abide-by-the-rules--shekarau-262572.html

See the combative tone already set by Shekaru

“I hope the PDP has received a reformed Kwankwaso. I hope it is not the old Kwankwaso I knew,” Shekarau said.

NgeneUkwenu:


See the combative tone already set by Shekaru

My point exactly. One of them will still end up leaving the party for the other. Same way Shekarau left APC after Kwankwaso joined it back then. That one na sure bet.

Kwankwaso would rather humble himself with shekarau in order to outs Ganduje.

madridguy:
All eyes on KANO state.

In Sai Baba will trust.

snake has spoken....in Buhari they trust to continue his dire economic policy and looking the other way when Herdsmen killed.

Ewou....when will Nigerians understand that these politicians careless of their citizen rather but for their selfish and pecuniary gains at the expense of National Solidarity.

This marriage will not last - you can take that to the bank.

NgeneUkwenu:
FAKE NEWS! Shekaru can NEVER share anything with Kwakwanso, not even now when Kwankwaso needs AMNESTY to visit Kano

That was before,this news pain you sha

NgeneUkwenu:

See the combative tone already set by Shekaru

Kwankwanso would humble himself with Shekarau to get back at Ganduje

NOTHING LAST FOREVER.....IN PMB WE BELIEVE AND SHALL RIDE ON

MrPolitics:
Former governors of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau and Rabiu Kwankwaso have reached a pact ahead of the 2019 general elections.

THE OBSERVERS TIMES understands that the two prominent figures deliberated a few times in recent months on modalities of working together.

Top on their agenda is taking over the Government House from incumbent governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

Ganduje was Kwankwaso’s deputy for eight years (1999-2003 and 2011 to 2015) but the two fell apart shortly after the 2015 election.

Kwankwaso, who represents Kano Central Senatorial District, was one of the Senators who dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday.

Prior to his defection, a source told NewsMen that the lawmaker and Shekarau agreed on how to oust APC in Kano.

He said due to Kwankwaso‘s political strength and popularity, Shekarau said he would concede the state PDP structure to him once he dumped the APC.

“Kwankwaso is the strongest Kano politician today. The two leaders have agreed to jointly lead and fund the state party exco.

“A major highlight of their agreement is that Kwankwaso will nominate a governorship candidate while Shekarau will nominate the deputy”, the source added.

But the shocker is that Kwankwaso is considering Kano deputy governor, Hafiz Abubakar for the PDP ticket.

The academic and Professor of Nutrition is expected to announce his defection to the PDP anytime soon.

In 2014, Kwankwaso tapped him from the Bayero University Kano to run with Ganduje.

In December 2017, a confirmation that all was not well with Ganduje and Abubakar came to public domain via a leaked Tape.

The deputy governor complained he had been axed out of prominence in the APC.

“When they were campaigning for election, my picture was juxtaposed with the governor (Ganduje), president (Muhammadu Buhari) and our leader Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,” he said.

“But today at my birthplace, my picture was replaced with somebody else’s picture. What have I done to my birthplace? I do not deserve this even as a university lecturer at Bayero University, where I hope to return in 2019 at the expiration of my tenure.

“I will not be part of a system whereby the leadership of my party, APC, would be formed at my Mandawari ward, my birthplace, and my blood brother was removed without anyone consulting with me.

“I did not bring myself here. I was engrossed in my academic activities when I was picked as the deputy governorship candidate. God that chose me is not sleeping. Whether I am in the university, God knows the best. I pray to him to choose the best for me,” Abubakar had said.

Kwankwaso, a Minister of Defence during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, joined the APC with other aggrieved PDP governors on November 23 2013.

Two months later (January 29 2014), Shekarau joined the Goodluck Jonathan government and was later appointed Minister of Education.

http://www.observerstimes.com/politics/kanokwankwaso-settles-rifts-with-shekarau-share-positions/

Lalsticlala, Mynd44

Let's see how Buhari will win his imaginary two million votes.

If this is true I pity Buhari and Ganduje

yeye they smell if rabiu sure of himself let him go sabo-gerri and curse the president .

Racoon:
Keep yourself well consoled madam.Can you beat that combo? All hands on deck to flush out what Nigeria have up there now.

Oga, as you're celebrating now, I hope that you take a moment to reflect on all those lives that was lost as a result of their rift and ask yourself whether these people are worth celebrating. I can believe that you're hailing people that we should be stoning whenever we have the chance.
How much are they paying you!!

madridguy:
All eyes on KANO state.
In Sai Baba will trust.

2 million ticket don burst