Speaking in an interview shared by DAILY POST, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, Prof. Muhammad said the alliance is generating attention, but it does not guarantee voting strength across the North-West.…....
He explained that voting in the region is still largely influenced by religion, ethnic identity, party loyalty, and local interests, which are often stronger than political endorsements.
According to him, although Kwankwaso is a major political figure in the North, it is wrong to assume that his influence alone can deliver the entire North-West vote to Peter Obi.
In his words, “Consequently, many northern voters may still be reluctant to support Obi despite Kwankwaso’s endorsement, making it analytically inaccurate to assume that Kwankwaso’s northern identity alone can deliver the wider North-West voting bloc to Obi.”