Kwankwaso: Obi and I Signed Agreement on One Term, Power to Shift to North After

Former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has revealed details of a purported agreement with Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, during the 2023 general elections. Kwankwaso claims that he and Obi had a pact for Obi to serve a single term, after which power would rotate back to the North.

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Obi and I signed agreement on one term, power to shift to North after.

This assertion adds a new layer to the political dynamics surrounding the last election, suggesting a potential strategic alliance that did not fully materialize or was not publicly disclosed. The former governor's statement implies a shared vision for power-sharing between their political factions.

Beyond electoral politics, Kwankwaso also weighed in on Nigeria's persistent insecurity challenges. He asserted that the solution lies not just in military might but crucially in political will, enhanced intelligence gathering, and a greater focus on the welfare of security personnel. He further suggested a controversial approach, hinting at the possibility of engaging in dialogue with individuals engaged in terrorist activities as part of a broader peace strategy.

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Solution to insecurity lies in political will, intelligence gathering, improved welfare for security personnel, greater public participation.

Kwankwaso's comments, made in an interview, touch upon sensitive political and security issues. His revelations about the alleged agreement with Obi and his views on tackling insurgency are likely to spark further debate within Nigeria's political landscape.

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Hints they’ll hold talks with terrorists.