On Sunday 22 March, 2026, Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, was welcomed by a huge crowd in Kano State as he joined his “dear” elder brother and former Kano State Governor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to celebrate the Sallah festivities.
Obi made the trip to the Northern State after visiting Kaduna and Katsina States.
On X, the former Labour Party (LP) member described Kano State as a “vital pillar” in the country’s “political landscape”.
Obi said: “Yesterday, after visiting Kaduna and Katsina, I travelled to Kano to join my dear elder brother, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the Kwankwasiyya movement to celebrate their annual Sallah festivities.”
He expressed his gratitude for the “warm” reception, and called for “unity” among Nigerians “at this critical time” in the history of the country.
The Coalition Party member since 2025, also said, unity among Nigerians will bring about “hope” as well as “rebuild trust” in the country.
Obi said: “I am truly grateful for the warm reception and the spirit of brotherhood that characterized our gathering. At this crucial time in our nation’s history, we must continue to unite across all divides—political, ethnic, and religious—to restore hope and rebuild trust in our country.”
Obi described Kano’s history of commerce as “rich”; he said, for the progress of the State, leadership with “vision, competence, and compassion” is necessary.
Obi said: “Kano remains a vital pillar in Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape. Its rich history of commerce, industry, and human capital serves as a reminder of what is achievable when leadership is guided by vision, competence, and compassion.”
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Photos: Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and ADC member, received by large crowd of supporters in Kano State | X/Peter Obi
