The spokesperson of the movement, Habibu Muhammed, has raised alarm over what he described as major losses that could weaken the group’s strength as the next election season approaches.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News, he did not hold back as he reflected on recent political shifts and internal decisions that, according to him, have damaged the movement’s future chances.
One of the biggest issues he pointed out was the exit of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a major political figure whose influence has long shaped the movement’s direction.
Muhammed expressed concern that Kwankwaso had remained politically available since 2023, describing him as someone still “in the market,” yet, according to him, the movement failed to properly retain or consolidate around him.
He warned that this development, along with other internal losses, may have serious consequences going into the 2027 elections.
He also mentioned the departure of a strong gubernatorial candidate in Kano who reportedly secured over 800,000 votes in a previous election, saying such a loss weakens their grassroots strength and electoral structure.
According to him, these combined setbacks are not small issues but serious cracks that could affect the movement’s ability to compete effectively when the political battle begins.
His comments have now sparked debate among supporters and observers, with many questioning whether the movement can still recover its influence before 2027 or if the damage is already too deep.
Political watchers say the coming months will be critical as alliances continue to shift and key figures reposition themselves ahead of the election.
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— ThisDay Nigeria