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<p>The Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa) has strongly criticized former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over his reported alliance with Peter Obi and the Obidient Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.</p>
<p>In a lengthy statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Secretary General, Hafiz Garba, the group described the alliance as what it called the “ultimate betrayal” of the principles upon which the Kwankwasiyya Movement was built.</p><div class="jOwhPQVD" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The organization argued that Kwankwaso’s political movement had, for more than two decades, cultivated an identity centered on northern development, education, economic empowerment, and the defense of northern cultural and political interests. According to the statement, these values formed the foundation of Kwankwaso’s appeal across northern Nigeria and distinguished the movement from conventional political structures.</p>
<p>The Assembly pointed to the movement’s scholarship initiatives, welfare programs, and emphasis on northern identity as evidence of what it described as Kwankwaso’s longstanding commitment to advancing the region’s interests.</p>
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<p>However, the group claimed that the reported alliance with Peter Obi and the Obidient Movement represented a direct contradiction of those ideals. It alleged that some supporters associated with the Obidient Movement had made disparaging remarks about prominent northern historical figures, including Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto; Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; and Islamic scholar Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio.</p>
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<p>According to the statement, Kwankwaso has failed to publicly distance himself from or condemn such remarks. The Assembly argued that his silence on the issue raises questions about his commitment to the values and historical legacy he previously championed.</p>
<p>“The north has every right to demand answers,” the statement said, questioning how a leader who built his political identity around northern pride could align himself with a movement that, in its view, has shown insufficient respect for northern historical icons.</p>
<p>The organization further argued that the alliance demonstrates a shift from what it described as principled regional advocacy to political pragmatism aimed at securing electoral advantage in 2027. It accused Kwankwaso of prioritizing political ambition over the preservation of northern cultural and historical heritage.</p>
<p>The statement also expressed concern among some supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement who view the alliance as a departure from the movement’s original mission. According to the Assembly, many loyalists who embraced the movement’s symbolism and programs may now feel alienated by the new political arrangement.</p>
<p>Concluding its remarks, the Northern Youth Assembly described Kwankwaso as a major disappointment to northern political aspirations and argued that his actions undermine the legacy of leaders and institutions that have historically shaped the region’s identity.</p>
<p>Neither Kwankwaso nor representatives of the Obidient Movement had publicly responded to the Assembly’s statement at the time of publication.</p>
<p>Political analysts note that alliances and realignments are expected to intensify as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum, with major political actors seeking broader coalitions capable of competing on the national stage.This version follows a conventional news-reporting style by attributing all claims to the Northern Youth Assembly and maintaining a more neutral journalistic tone.</p>
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