In an interview, Tanko affirmed that there is a need for Obi and Kwankwaso who are well-rooted in the Southern and Northern regions of the country respectively to work together.

As the 2023 election draws closer, presidential hopefuls like Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Omoyele Sowore among others in different political parties have been urged to unite so they can defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

However, speaking on this submissions, spokesperson of National Consultative Forum (NCF), Dr. Yinusa Tanko on Sunday gave stakeholders a glimpse of hope regarding the possibility of a merger between the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, ENGR. Rabiu Kwankwaso.

In an interview on Arise TV, Tanko affirmed that there is a need for Obi and Kwankwaso who are well rooted in the Southern and Northern region of the country respectively to work together.

Interestingly, the NCF spokesman revealed that if their talks pull through, Nigerians should expect more from them.