Tension erupted in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday after residents reportedly burned campaign posters of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
- +2027: Pandemonium in Kano as youths burn Obi-Kwankwaso campaign posters
Videos circulating on social media showed groups of youths destroying and setting campaign materials ablaze amid heightened political activity in the state.
Videos circulating on social media showed groups of youths destroying and setting campaign materials ablaze amid heightened political activity in the state.
According to reports, the NDC chairman in the local government area, Bilyaminu Bachirawa, was allegedly pulled from a moving motorcycle during the disturbance.
Witness accounts indicate that the party official narrowly escaped serious harm as angry youths pursued the motorcycle while shouting slogans and expressing opposition to the party’s campaign activities.
The incident comes barely days after the NDC formally announced Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election and unveiled former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate.
The Obi-Kwankwaso ticket emerged following recent political realignments that saw both politicians leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the NDC.
While the exact cause of the unrest remains unclear, the development has drawn attention to growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly in key northern states where major parties are seeking to consolidate support.
No official statement had been issued by security agencies or the Kano State Government regarding the incident at the time of reporting.
Similarly, there was no immediate confirmation of injuries or arrests connected to the disturbance.
Political observers say the episode underscores the increasingly charged atmosphere surrounding Nigeria’s evolving electoral landscape as parties intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the polls.
