Makinde and Kwankwaso hold private meeting in Ibadan
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Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor, met privately in Ibadan on February 25, 2026. The meeting could influence political alliances ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, affecting strategies in southwestern and northern regions. Kwankwaso emphasized that the meeting was based on friendship rather than political collaboration.
Reported Facts
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- •Seyi Makinde and Rabiu Kwankwaso met in a closed-door session in Ibadan on February 25, 2026.
- •Rabiu Kwankwaso officially opened a New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) office in Ibadan on February 25, 2026.
- •Kwankwaso stated on February 26, 2026, that his meeting with Makinde was grounded in personal friendship, not political motives.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Makinde and Kwankwaso form a political alliance their cooperation could reshape party dynamics in southwestern and northern Nigeria, influencing voter support in the 2027 elections.
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Primary Sources (4)
AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)My meeting with Makinde based on friendship, not politics says KwankwasoAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)2027: Kwankwaso unveils NNPP office in IbadanAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Makinde, Kwankwaso in closed-door meetingAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)2027: Makinde, Kwankwaso hold closed-door meeting in Ibadan