Senator Victor Umeh has expressed confidence that former Kano State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, cannot be defeated in Kano State if the 2027 presidential election is free, fair and credible.
Umeh, who represents Anambra Central Senatorial District, made the assertion on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while discussing the NDC’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The senator said Kwankwaso’s political influence in Kano remained formidable, insisting that the former governor would retain his stronghold in the state under a transparent electoral process. 
«“No matter the noise they make in Kano, nobody can beat Kwankwaso there once the election is credible, transparent, free and fair. I can bet it,” Umeh said.»
He added that he was working closely with Kwankwaso and other leaders of the party as the NDC positions itself for the 2027 elections.
“I’m working with him and other leaders of the party very closely. The party is well more prepared to be an opposition party that will contest this election with very credible candidates,” he said.
Umeh also pointed to the growing public reception for the party’s candidates, citing the recent outing of the NDC’s Rivers State governorship candidate, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, in Port Harcourt.
“Look at what our Rivers State governorship candidate, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, did in Port Harcourt in just his first outing. Port Harcourt was shut down,” he said.
The senator further cited the large crowd that reportedly followed the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his recent activities in Port Harcourt, describing the turnout as evidence of growing enthusiasm among voters.
“Those people following them in Port Harcourt last week are Nigerians that will vote. Why were they following our presidential candidate, Peter Obi, like Jesus was crossing, and people were marching around him?
“Something must be motivating and driving the people, the voting population,” Umeh added.
His comments come as political parties and potential presidential contenders intensify mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, with control of key states such as Kano expected to play a major role in the presidential contest.
