Former Kano State Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as an incorruptible politician, expressing confidence in his character and commitment to responsible leadership.
Kwankwaso made the declaration on Saturday, November 14, 2026, during the 5th convocation ceremony of Skyline University of Nigeria in Kano State. He maintained that Obi’s perceived integrity was one of the important qualities needed to improve governance and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s political leadership.
According to Kwankwaso, his recent political engagement with Obi has given him a better understanding of the former Anambra State governor’s personality and approach to public service.
He said: “One thing I noted in the last few months that we have been working together is that Peter Obi is incorruptible. He’s not somebody that you can go and start thinking of corruption around him, and that is very key in governance in this country.”
Kwankwaso Highlights Integrity as a Key Requirement for Good Governance
Kwankwaso’s comments come at a time when corruption, accountability and transparency remain major issues in Nigeria’s political discussions. His assessment of Obi suggests that personal integrity and public trust are among the qualities he considers essential for anyone seeking to lead the country.
The former Kano governor’s remarks also reflect the growing political partnership between both men under the NDC platform ahead of the 2027 general election.
Their political relationship has attracted considerable attention, particularly following their previous attempts to establish a common political arrangement ahead of the 2023 presidential election, which eventually failed.
This time, however, both politicians have moved beyond their previous disagreements and are working together on a joint presidential ticket.
Kwankwaso’s endorsement of Obi’s character could also become an important talking point in the coming months as the opposition prepares to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election.
NDC Promises Free Education and Economic Opportunities
Beyond his comments about Obi’s integrity, Kwankwaso also highlighted some of the policy priorities of the NDC, particularly in the education sector.
He disclosed that an NDC-led administration would prioritise free education to ensure that children from financially disadvantaged families are not prevented from attending school because of their parents’ inability to pay school fees and other educational expenses. Kwankwaso explained that he and Obi shared similar views on education and the need to create opportunities for Nigerians, irrespective of their economic backgrounds.
He expressed the belief that improving access to education would contribute significantly to reducing poverty and creating a more inclusive society. The former Kano governor’s remarks suggest that education and social welfare could feature prominently in the party’s campaign message ahead of the 2027 election.
Peter Obi Speaks on Reviving Kano’s Economy
Also speaking at the convocation ceremony, Peter Obi pledged to support the revival of moribund industries in Kano State as part of efforts to stimulate economic activities and create employment opportunities. The former Anambra governor described Kano as an important centre of Nigeria’s economic development, arguing that efforts to rebuild the country’s economy must give serious attention to the state.
Obi maintained that Kano’s economic importance makes it central to any meaningful national development strategy.
He also encouraged the graduating students to embrace entrepreneurship, stressing that small businesses play an important role in employment generation and economic growth. His remarks highlighted the importance of industrial development, private enterprise and investment in strengthening Nigeria’s economy.
Will Integrity and Economic Promises Influence Nigerians in 2027?
With the 2027 presidential election approaching, Kwankwaso’s public endorsement of Obi’s integrity adds another dimension to the political conversation surrounding the NDC ticket.
However, political observers and voters will likely assess the partnership beyond personal endorsements, paying attention to the candidates’ policy proposals, leadership records, economic plans and capacity to address Nigeria’s challenges.
Issues such as insecurity, unemployment, inflation, electricity supply, education, corruption and the rising cost of living are expected to remain central to voters’ decisions. Ultimately, the challenge before Obi and Kwankwaso will be to translate their promises and political partnership into a convincing national agenda capable of earning the confidence of Nigerians across different regions.
As the political atmosphere gradually builds towards 2027, will Nigerians consider integrity and shared policy promises sufficient reasons to support the NDC presidential ticket?
OGM News NG will continue to monitor political developments, campaign promises and emerging alliances ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.
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