Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed the presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), declaring that it would not succeed in Kano State in the 2027 general election.
Speaking with journalists, the former Kano State governor said the ticket lacked the political strength and governance credentials needed to win the support of Kano voters.

“I don’t think Peter Obi and Kwankwaso’s ticket will succeed in Kano. It will not succeed. In fact, it is dead on arrival,” Ganduje said.

He questioned Obi’s performance during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, arguing that the former governor had not demonstrated the leadership record required to govern Nigeria.

“Because Peter Obi was a governor in the South-East geopolitical zone, a governor in Anambra State. What did he do as a governor? What legacy did he leave as a governor?” he asked.

“And from that, what other responsibility in governance did he hold that he made a mark to the extent that we believe he will be able to manage this country effectively and efficiently?”

Ganduje also criticised Kwankwaso’s political career, noting that unlike some former governors of Kano, he did not secure two consecutive terms in office.

“Kwankwaso too, he was a governor of Kano State. He was not able to be a governor back-to-back,” he said.

“So far, the two other governors in Kano were able to win elections back-to-back. Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau was able to spend eight years straight. Myself, I was able to spend eight years straight.”

The former APC chairman further argued that Kwankwaso had not left behind a legacy capable of convincing Kano residents or Nigerians that he would make an effective vice-president.

“So I don’t think, even in Kano, what legacy specifically can you say that he has left in Kano that will convince the people of Kano, will convince the people of Nigeria that he will be a successful vice-president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?” Ganduje said.

Following the concluded move of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, indication has emerged that want away Chelsea player, Garnacho may become an Aston Villa player soon according to transfer expert, Romano.

On July 21st, Romano stated on his podcast that Garnacho is moving closer to joining Aston Villa.
He reported that Morgan Rogers’ move to Chelsea has been officially announced, and in the same conversation, Aston Villa inquired about Garnacho.

” Before that, there had been no contact between the two parties, but now Garnacho is getting closer to joining Aston Villa.

“Villa sent an official offer this afternoon (local time, 21st): a loan with a buy-out clause that would become mandatory under specific conditions. The information I received tonight is that this mandatory buy-out condition is very easy to trigger, which is why Chelsea are prepared to accept Aston Villa’s terms.

“If Aston Villa can now agree personal terms with Garnacho, they can finalize the deal within the next few hours. Garnacho is very close to joining Aston Villa; it now only needs the player’s final approval. Emery is pushing hard to sign Garnacho and is personally involved. It now depends on the player’s stance, as Chelsea are open to accepting this offer” he maintained.

Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers have drawn a hard line with Super Eagles’ Tolu Arokodare after a fiery pre-season confrontation that left the Nigerian striker frozen out of first-team plans.

New head coach Cesar Peixoto has reportedly lost patience with the 25-year-old, who refused to leave the pitch when told not to train with the squad.

The fallout was immediate. Wolves cancelled training, tightened security at Compton Park, and left Arokodare out of the group travelling to Maidenhead United as the club made it clear that no player is bigger than the dressing room.

For Arokodare, this is no longer just a bad moment in pre-season; it looks like a full-blown exit route, per this post from journalist Nathan Judah.

Wolves are now actively trying to move him on after a difficult first season and his value has taken a hit following the club’s relegation to the Championship, but the striker still wants to stay in one of Europe’s top five leagues.

Wolves draw a line on Arokodare
This is a major power shift at Compton Park. Peixoto has signaled that discipline matters more than status, and Arokodare’s refusal to comply appears to have triggered a much bigger response than a simple training-ground warning.

The club’s reaction was severe because the message had to be severe. Cancelling a session and beefing up security is the kind of move that usually happens when a manager wants to make an example of a player and reset standards fast.

Wolves are said to be open to offers as they try to cut costs and recover part of the fee paid for Arokodare. Fiorentina and Genoa are understood to be among the clubs watching the situation closely, with loan deals and options to buy now being explored.

Turkey has also been in the conversation, but Arokodare reportedly prefers a move that keeps him in a top-five European league.

That preference may work in his favor if Serie A sides stay serious, but the standoff at Wolves has only made the next step more urgent.