A viral post from respected political commentator Abdul-Aziz Na’ibi Abubakar has set the X (formerly Twitter) sphere abuzz, igniting intense debate over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s next political test: Can he reconcile the warring camps of Ganduje and Kwankwaso in Kano, just as he’s trying to do in Rivers?
Abdul-Aziz’s thought-provoking tweet reads:
“If Tinubu could wade into Rivers and calm the storm between Wike and Fubara, what’s stopping him from doing the same in Kano between Ganduje and Kwankwaso? North deserves peace too.”
The post, short but heavy with implication, has triggered thousands of reactions from political observers, party loyalists, and citizens alike, many of whom are urging President Tinubu to extend his conflict-resolution effort to the North.
Kano, Nigeria’s most politically charged state, remains on edge as two of its heavyweight power brokers—Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, APC National Chairman, and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, NNPP leader—continue to lock horns in a bitter power tussle that is tearing the state’s political fabric apart.
With Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the NNPP locked in multiple legal and institutional face-offs believed to be backed by Ganduje’s loyalists, tensions are rising, and Abdul-Aziz’s post has only thrown more spotlight on the urgency of the crisis.
Since his intervention in Rivers, where he calmed the fierce power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike, Tinubu has subtly assumed the role of a national mediator. But many believe the true test of his peacebuilding credentials lies not in Rivers—but in Kano.
“Kano’s political fault line is older, deeper, and far more explosive,” one commenter replied to Abdul-Aziz’s post. “If Tinubu can pull this off, he’ll go down in history not just as a president, but as a stabilizer.”
Known for his incisive political analysis and advocacy for Northern development, Abdul-Aziz Na’ibi Abubakar has a growing following across Northern Nigeria. His X account often becomes a rallying point for serious national conversations. His latest post has already attracted responses from state actors, grassroots mobilizers, and political think tanks.
Some commenters argue Tinubu must remain neutral in Kano, given Ganduje’s position in the APC. Others insist that only the President has the political capital to invite both men to the table and demand a ceasefire in the interest of national unity.
Presidency insiders have not officially responded to the growing calls, but reports suggest that the idea of Northern reconciliation is already on the President’s radar—especially ahead of 2027. Analysts say Tinubu cannot afford to ignore Kano’s political turbulence, which could split Northern votes and complicate APC’s re-election plans.
The trend #TinubuInKanoNow is already gaining momentum, with many quoting Abdul-Aziz Na’ibi Abubakar’s post as a clarion call for Northern political healing.
“Rivers got presidential attention. It’s time Kano does too.”
“Ganduje and Kwankwaso are tearing Kano apart. Where is the referee?”
“Na’ibi said it best. Tinubu must act now.”
Abdul-Aziz Na’ibi Abubakar may have just lit the fuse for what could be Tinubu’s next defining political mission. Whether the President steps in or not, one thing is clear: Kano is watching. The North is waiting. And Nigerians are tweeting.
— Story filed by Inuwa Muhammad, Political Desk
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