NORTHERN NIGERIA REJECTED PETER OBI SET KWANKWASO SIGNATURE CAP ON FIRE

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:47:14 +0000

Tension is boiling over in Northern Nigeria as reactions continue to trail the political alliance between Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to reports monitored on Sahara Reporters, resistance to the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket has grown increasingly visible across the North, with several groups publicly distancing themselves from the partnership and describing it as a departure from long-held regional values.

In this video, we examine the latest flashpoint — a symbolic act of defiance involving Kwankwaso's signature cap being set ablaze by aggrieved individuals, a gesture widely interpreted as a rejection of the political direction he has taken. We break down what led to this moment, the voices speaking out on both sides, and what it signals for the fragile coalition heading into a critical election cycle.

Northern Nigeria remains a decisive political battleground, and incidents like this reveal just how divided public opinion is on the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance. From youth groups to political analysts, reactions have been swift, passionate, and, at times, deeply emotional — underscoring the high stakes of this unfolding realignment.

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