VIDEO: Massive crowd as Obi, Makinde, Dickson pay Sallah visit to Kwankwaso in Kano

Unprecedented crowd of the Kwankwasiyya movement trouped out in Kano, Sunday, to welcome Mt Peter Obi, Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo state and former governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson, who paid Sallah visit to Engr. Rabiu Kwankwaso in the ancient northern city.

The visit by the trio has been interpreted as a political alignment, suggesting that both Makinde, Dickson and Kwankwaso may be moving to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the purposes of the 2027 general elections.

While the crowd shouted "Kwankwaso!, Obi!," the Frontline Presidential Candidate of the ADC, Mr. Peter Obi, merely told the crowd that they were interested in reinventing the industry and commercial city of Kano with which it was known for.

"We want to bring back the power of Kano," Obi said in the event where a prominent northern activist, Naajatu Mohammed, and other notable figures were also present.

Addressing a large crowd during the annual Kwankwassiya Sallah festival, Obi emphasised that his visit was primarily to celebrate the festival and pay respect to Kwankwaso. He stressed, however, that his broader goal is to revive Kano’s economic and industrial power.

“I’m here to felicitate with you on the occasion of Sallah and to pay my respect to our leader. So thank you,” Obi said. “We want to change Kano. We want to build a new Kano. What we want to do is bring back the power of Kano—all those factories in Bompai, Sharada 1, Sharada 2, Bank of the North—we want to bring all of them back. Today is not politics; it is the celebration of Sallah.”

The event highlighted efforts by Obi and allies to reconnect with northern states and signal their commitment to economic revival, while also strengthening ties with established political figures in the region.

Kwankwaso, who hosted the gathering, welcomed the dignitaries and expressed his joy at seeing leaders and supporters unite in the festive spirit of the occasion.

Watch video of the visit through the link below 👇 

https://youtube.com/shorts/PN_dTdiVYcI?si=QNg7ZEZ7_C40kWpG