Rabiu Kwankwaso

Rabiu Kwankwaso

politician Nigeria

Rabiu Kwankwaso is a prominent Nigerian politician and the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). He served as the governor of Kano State and has been a significant figure in Nigerian politics, known for his grassroots approach and efforts to expand his political influence beyond the northern region. Recently, he made headlines for meeting with former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, as part of his strategy to strengthen his political foothold in the South-West ahead of the 2027 elections.

Born on Mar 21, 1956 (69 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
3,533,822
Power
7,680$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 2 6.50 1.43% +20% 206,139,589 3,533,822 $448,000 7,680$
Totals 2 206,139,589 3,533,822 $448,000 7,680$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Kwankwaso is the former governor of Kano State and a key figure in the upcoming 2027 elections. 8

Bola Tinubu Atiku Abubakar Nasir El Rufai Peter Obi Rauf Aregbesola David Mark Rotimi Amaechi Babachir Lawal Buba Galadima Abdullahi Ganduje Ijeoma Arodiogbu Agbo Major Olaposi Oginni Ajuji Ahmed Oladipo Johnson
The Punch: Kwankwaso: 2027 Kano Votes Scramble

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Kwankwaso's reported move to join the APC was mentioned in relation to Ganduje's resignation. 5

Ajibola Basiru Abdullahi Ganduje Ademola Adeleke Bola Tinubu Ronke Samo
The Punch: Ganduje's Resignation: No APC Crisis

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Kwankwaso is the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party who has been expelled from the party. 2

Bola Tinubu Agbo Major Buba Galadima
The Punch: Kwankwaso 2027: NNPP Rejects Presidential Bid

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Kwankwaso was speculated to be defecting to the APC, but Morka dismissed the rumor as speculative. 5

Abdullahi Ganduje Felix Morka Bukar Dalori Bola Tinubu Kashim Shettima Muhammadu Buhari Godswill Akpabio
The Punch: APC Seeks Ganduje's Replacement: New Chairman Soon?

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Kwankwaso is a former Kano State Governor who may support Tinubu's 2027 project. 5

Bola Tinubu Abdullahi Ganduje Ijeoma Arodiogbu Umo Eno Sheriff Oborevwori Ifeanyi Okowa Charles Soludo Abba Yusuf Caleb Mutfwang Atiku Abubakar Peter Obi Douye Diri Ademola Adeleke Alex Otti Nicholas Ukachukwu Gboyega Oyetola Ajibola Basiru
The Punch: APC Gains Five Governors: Tinubu's Re-election Boost

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Kwankwaso is mentioned as the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party who is speculated to join the ruling All Progressives Congress. 3

Oginni Olaposi Abdullahi Ganduje Boniface Aniebonam
The Punch: Kwankwaso betrayed our trust, let APC have him - NNPP

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Kwankwaso's planned defection to the APC is reported to be a factor in Ganduje's resignation. 3

Abdullahi Ganduje Felix Morka Bola Tinubu Bukar Dalori Sulaiman Ibrahim Usman Garba Umar Idris Gaddafi Shafi U Faizu Alfindiki Saleh Zazzaga Tanko Al Makura Umar Kumo Hope Uzodimma
The Punch: Ganduje Resignation Sparks APC Power Struggle

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Kwankwaso is reportedly moving to join the APC, which has upset Ganduje. 5

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Bola Tinubu Ajibola Basiru Muhammadu Sanusi Abba Yusuf Buba Galadima Kashim Shettima Ladipo Johnson Bashir Ahmad Ali Dalori Felix Morka
The Punch: Why APC Chair Quit – Details Emerge

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National Leader of NNPP, labelled the legislature a rubber stamp. 4

Opeyemi Bamidele Bola Tinubu Godswill Akpabio Dele Momodu
The Punch: Tax bills scrutiny showed N’Assembly not Tinubu’s rubber stamp — Bamidele

Nigeria Nigeria: Rabiu Kwankwaso is the former Kano State governor and the 2023 presidential candidate for the NNPP. 3

Bola Tinubu Oginni Olaposi Abdullahi Ganduje Boniface Aniebonam
The Punch: NNPP apologises to Tinubu over attacks by Kwankwaso