The Northern Youths Assembly has rejected a reported 2027 political alliance between Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, calling it a “betrayal of northern political values and interests.” The group said the deal abandons the “principles of northern development, dignity and cultural identity” that built the Kwankwasiyya Movement.  In a Friday statement, Secretary-General Hafiz Garba accused Kwankwaso of silence after “remarks considered disrespectful” by Obidient supporters toward northern icons like Sir Ahmadu Bello, Tafawa Balewa, and Dan Fodio. “The North deserves a clear explanation… A leader who built his career on northern pride cannot remain silent,” the Assembly said.  The group warned the coalition looks “driven by political ambition rather than northern interests” and could weaken Kwankwaso’s base. It urged northern voters to scrutinize 2027 alignments, insisting leaders must not let “personal ambition override the values and aspirations of the people the...