2027: Ex-Kano Gov Shekarau Leading Northern Elite, 2 Top Former Heads of State Named as Supporters

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Kano, Kano state – Ibrahim Shekarau, former governor of Kano, is leading the northern elite to woo southern bigwigs for an alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

As reported by The Punch on Sunday, January 12, 2025, sources disclosed that ex-head of state, Yakubu Gowon and former President/one-time head of state Olusegun Obasanjo, are among supporters of the group.

The newspaper said Umar Sani, a former spokesperson for ex-vice president Namadi Sambo, informed it that the group had already met Obasanjo.

Sani clarified that the LND had not yet been registered as a political party.

The LND’s move comes amid political manoeuvres by many leaders aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

In the same vein, Ladan Salihu, the spokesperson of the group, stated that discussions were ongoing with southern leaders, including former governors, senators, and ministers.

He said:

“We’ve been contacted by notable politicians from the South, especially from the South-East, who indicated plans to form the League of Southern Democrats.

“Similarly, respected politicians from the south-west have shown interest in joining the LND if it becomes a national platform, or they may even form the League of Western Democrats.

“This is a political metamorphosis that will culminate in the creation of what will eventually become the League of Nigerian Democrats.”

Source: TheTalk.NG

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