Delta Gov Aide Dares Peter Obi To Test Popularity In Kano Without Kwankwaso

Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, has stirred fresh political debate after challenging the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election,

Peter Obi, to test his popularity in northern Nigeria without the backing of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

In a post shared on his Facebook timeline, Ossai alleged that the large crowd that welcomed Obi during his visit to Kano was orchestrated by Kwankwaso’s political structure, insisting that the former Anambra governor would be disappointed if he attempted a solo visit to the region.

“Tell Peter Obi to visit Kano without Kwankwaso or go to any northern state alone to test his popularity. Forget the crowd gathered by Kwankwaso in Kano shouting ‘Obi’; they just want to scam him and collect the remaining billions he has in his account. Tell him to visit alone. You will be disappointed because I am disappointed,” he wrote.

The comment has since generated mixed reactions on social media, with supporters and critics weighing in on Obi’s political strength across the country.

Some Facebook users backed Ossai’s position, arguing that political structures in the North remain critical to mobilising mass support.

A user, Ibrahim Sani, wrote, “Politics is about structure. Without Kwankwaso in Kano, Obi cannot pull such a crowd. That is the reality.”

Another commenter, Musa Abdullahi, added, “The North is not social media. You need grassroots politicians to get that kind of turnout.”

However, several others disagreed, describing Ossai’s remarks as dismissive of Obi’s growing support base.
Chinwe Okafor countered, “Obi’s popularity is organic. People came out because they believed in his message, not because of Kwankwaso.”

Similarly, Emeka Nwoye wrote, “Even if Kwankwaso mobilised, it shows Obi is widely accepted. You cannot force people to cheer for someone they don’t like.”
Another user, Aisha Bello, noted, “The fact that people are even debating this shows Obi is a national figure. Let him visit again and we will see.”

Political observers say the exchange highlights ongoing debates about political influence, regional alliances, and grassroots mobilisation ahead of future elections.

As discussions continue, neither Obi nor Kwankwaso has officially responded to Ossai’s comments as of the time of filing this report.