2027: Tension in Kano as residents set Obi-Kwankwaso campaign posters ablaze

On June 1, 2026, in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, where tension erupted after some residents reportedly destroyed campaign posters of Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, shortly after the pair emerged as the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election.

The incident was captured in a video that circulated online and showed a chaotic scene involving supporters and angry youths in the area. During the disturbance, the chairman of the NDC in Ungogo Local Government Area, Bilyaminu Bachirawa, was reportedly pulled from a moving motorcycle as a crowd chased after him.

Reports indicated that Bachirawa narrowly escaped a more serious attack as the situation became increasingly tense. The video showed several youths running after the motorcycle while shouting, creating panic in the community.

The development came barely days after the Nigeria Democratic Congress officially announced Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Shortly after securing the ticket, Obi unveiled former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate, a move that attracted attention across the country’s political landscape.

Both politicians recently left the African Democratic Congress and joined the NDC. Their decision to switch parties was linked to internal disagreements and legal disputes within the ADC, which they believed could affect the party’s preparations for future elections.

The destruction of the campaign materials has added another dimension to political activities already gathering momentum ahead of the 2027 polls. Political observers say party movements, alliances and candidate selections are likely to continue generating reactions from supporters and opponents across different parts of the country.

The key figures involved in the development include , and Bilyaminu Bachirawa, the NDC chairman in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State.