The Kwankwasiyya Movement has criticised former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, over his recent comments suggesting that Peter Obi has no meaningful political future in Northern Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed Mailemo, the movement described Sheriff’s remarks as disappointing.
He insisted that no individual had the authority to determine how the people of Northern Nigeria should vote.
“The North is not the personal political estate of anyone,” the statement said.
The movement said millions of Nigerians and free-spirited Northerners were disappointed by Sheriff’s comments, describing them as unfounded and reflective of a patronising attitude towards Northern voters.
According to the statement, the remarks suggested that millions of citizens were incapable of making independent political decisions without the approval of a few self-appointed political gatekeepers.
“It should be stated unequivocally that no individual has the mandate to decide for the entire North. Northern Nigeria is home to diverse political opinions, aspirations and convictions. Its electorate has repeatedly demonstrated that it cannot be reduced to stereotypes or dictated to by political elites,” the movement said.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement also referred to comments made by its national leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, saying the outcome of the 2023 presidential election had already disproved claims that any candidate could not attract support across regional boundaries.
“Our National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, correctly observed that the outcome of the 2023 presidential election clearly disproves the claim that any candidate is incapable of attracting support across regional boundaries. The
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