Kwankwaso Draws Crowds in Lagos for Obi Ticket
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has attracted large crowds during campaign visits to markets and communities in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso visited Ile-Epo and Katangoro markets in Alimosho on Thursday, November 5, where he engaged traders and residents while campaigning for the Peter Obi-Kwankwaso ticket under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Videos shared on social media showed groups of supporters gathering around the former governor, with some chanting slogans in support of the opposition ticket.
Kwankwaso visits Lagos markets
According to reports by Daily Post Nigeria and New Telegraph, Kwankwaso’s campaign activities included visits to Ile-Epo and Katangoro markets in Alimosho Local Government Area.
The former Kano governor was accompanied by Funsho Doherty, the NDC’s Lagos State governorship candidate, and other political figures.
The campaign team’s visit was part of efforts to introduce the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket to residents and strengthen the party’s grassroots presence in Lagos.
Kwankwaso reportedly thanked traders and residents for their reception and urged supporters to take an active role in the electoral process.
Former governor urges grassroots mobilisation
During the engagement, Kwankwaso called on supporters to participate in the 2027 elections as voters, mobilisers and polling agents.
He also urged them to help protect the party’s mandate in Lagos and in their respective home states.
The campaign message focused on encouraging residents to become actively involved in the political process rather than limiting their participation to attending rallies.
The visit comes as political parties and opposition groups intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Social media reactions follow campaign visit
The crowd scenes from Kwankwaso’s Lagos visit generated reactions online, with supporters sharing videos and photographs from the markets.
Daily Post reported that businessman and political commentator Isaac Fayose described the reception as resembling a “volcano” and made comments about the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the next election.
Other social media users also reacted to the gathering, with some suggesting that Peter Obi’s own campaign visit to Lagos could attract an even larger turnout.
However, crowd size at a political event does not necessarily indicate how residents will vote or determine the eventual outcome of an election.
The reception has nevertheless drawn attention to the NDC’s efforts to expand its campaign activities beyond its established support base.
What happens next?
Kwankwaso’s Lagos visit forms part of the opposition campaign’s broader effort to mobilise voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
The team also reportedly visited the Seriki of Agege as part of its engagement with community leaders.
Further campaign activities are expected as political parties continue reaching out to voters across the country.
Lagos remains an important political battleground because of its large electorate and national influence. Whether the reception witnessed during Kwankwaso’s visit translates into votes for the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will become clearer as the election campaign progresses.
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