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Former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has revealed why northern political stakeholders aligned behind Peter Obi in ongoing coalition talks ahead of the 2027 presidential election, while also shedding light on the emergence of a joint political movement known as the “OK Alliance.”

Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Monday night, Kwankwaso said consultations among influential northern leaders were focused on identifying a credible and capable presidential candidate who could unite opposition forces and provide an alternative direction for Nigeria.

According to him, Obi emerged as the preferred choice after extensive discussions.

“I met with our leadership in the North to look for someone who is capable, and at the end of the day, we realised that Peter Obi was at the forefront of it. That’s why we all accepted to work together,” Kwankwaso said.

The former presidential candidate disclosed that his Kwankwasiyya Movement and Obi’s Obidient movement had already established a working relationship before any public declaration was made.

“We are together even before we said anything, and because we are working together, we created what we call ‘OK’,” he stated.

Kwankwaso explained that the “OK” alliance symbolises the political fusion between the Obidient movement and the Kwankwasiyya political structure. He noted that the slogan evolved naturally from exchanges between supporters of both camps.

“Initially, before we were told of the zoning of the party, some from the Obidient will say OK, and some from Kwankwasiyya will say KO, but at the end of the day, we’re working not only in this country but all over the world,” he added.

The former Kano governor also provided insight into the broader opposition coalition talks, revealing that earlier negotiations involving both political camps were first explored within the African Democratic Congress before strategic considerations led to a shift toward the Nigeria Democratic Congress.

According to Kwankwaso, the move was aimed at creating a stronger and more accommodating political platform capable of uniting opposition interests ahead of 2027.

He also addressed concerns about possible rivalry between supporters of both movements, insisting that the relationship has remained largely peaceful and disciplined.

“But I can assure you, our group is so disciplined, you can’t hear any serious negative issues from their side. I believe Obidients are the same,” he said.

Kwankwaso further disclosed that supporters in the diaspora were also rallying behind the alliance as efforts intensified to build a formidable political front ahead of the next election cycle.

In another major revelation during the interview, Kwankwaso stated that he would willingly accept the role of vice-presidential candidate if the party decides to field Obi as the presidential flagbearer.

“If the party decides that I should be the running mate of any candidate from the South under the circumstances, I’d be happy to work together with him,” he said.

He added that he believes the Obi-Kwankwaso combination represents one of the strongest political partnerships currently available in Nigeria.

Kwankwaso also explained why he distanced himself from the ADC coalition talks, stressing that internal disputes within the party made it difficult to build a stable platform for the opposition.

“I decided to leave the ADC not because I had issues with Atiku Abubakar or anyone else, but because there were problems within the party,” he explained.

The former governor said northern stakeholders now support the zoning of the presidential ticket to the South under the NDC arrangement, arguing that the move could help restore political balance following the constitutional crisis that followed the death of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.

Despite supporting southern zoning, Kwankwaso maintained that competence remains more important than regional considerations.

“What Nigeria needs is quality leadership,” he said.

The remarks have further intensified political conversations surrounding a possible Obi-Kwankwaso alliance, with many observers already speculating about the impact such a coalition could have on the 2027 presidential race.

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