Why “5 Million Voices for Kwankwaso” Is a Scam. By Nworisa Michael

The claim that five million people gathered in Kano today in solidarity with Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is not only exaggerated, it is mathematically impossible. Politics should not descend into the deliberate manipulation of figures simply to create artificial relevance and psychological momentum online.

Anyone familiar with Kano city already knows the location of Senator Kwankwaso’s residence and the road network around Miller Road. The entire stretch from the outer gate area down to the residence itself cannot physically contain anything close to five million human beings. Not even remotely.

To help people understand how impossible the figure is, let us compare it with known capacities and measurements.

The famous Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, one of the largest event facilities in the state, has an estimated sitting capacity of about 16,000 to 18,000 people. Even if people stand on the pitch and every available space inside and outside the stadium is occupied beyond safety limits, you may push it to perhaps 30,000 or slightly more in an overcrowded political rally.

Now do the mathematics.

To accommodate five million people, you would need well over 150 fully packed Sani Abacha Stadiums combined together at extreme overcrowding levels. Yet some people expect Nigerians to believe that a residential street and surrounding neighborhood in Kano magically hosted that number.

Even the entire population movement within major Kano metropolitan local governments does not support such propaganda.

According to official voting records from recent elections, the total number of registered voters across Kano Municipal, Fagge, Dala, Gwale, Tarauni, Nasarawa, Ungogo and Municipal axis combined does not even translate into anything close to such physical turnout in one location at the same time.

And this is where the deception becomes dangerous.

Modern politics is no longer only about crowds. It is about perception management. Once supporters drone-camera a crowded street and attach outrageous figures to it, the aim is to psychologically market invincibility and create the impression that a politician has overwhelming dominance.

But numbers must still make sense.

If truly five million people gathered in one spot in Kano, the movement would have completely shut down large sections of the metropolis beyond what was seen. Hospitals, emergency services, businesses, markets and security agencies would have reported unprecedented paralysis across the city. The aerial images themselves do not support such fantasy figures.

At best, what was seen was a large political gathering running into thousands or possibly tens of thousands, which is normal for an established political figure like Kwankwaso. Nobody needs to manufacture impossible figures to acknowledge that he still has supporters.

But turning ordinary political mobilization into “5 million voices” insults the intelligence of the public.

This is exactly one of the problems affecting Nigerian politics today: the addiction to exaggerated propaganda instead of honest political engagement. Supporters now believe that shouting the biggest number automatically changes political reality.

It does not.

Crowds do not always translate into electoral victory. Noise on social media does not automatically become votes. Political relevance is tested during elections, polling-unit by polling-unit, not through inflated estimates designed to trend online.

Nigerians, especially young people, must learn to separate emotional political excitement from measurable facts. 
Democracy works better when citizens think critically instead of accepting every politically motivated claim placed before them.

A strong political movement should be confident enough to celebrate genuine turnout without manufacturing fictional numbers that collapse under simple logic and basic mathematics.

You may wish to watch a video coverage of the match shared by Hon. Saifullahi Hassan Here

Nworisa Michael is the coordinator of Inter-tribe Community Support Forum and writes from nworisamichael1917@gmail.com

KPCF Commends Women Inclusion In Kano Politics, Calls For Greater Opportunities For PWDs

The Kano Patriotic Civil Society Coalition Forum (KPCF), an umbrella body comprising 371 member organisations, has commended the growing inclusion of women in political party nomination processes ahead of the 2027 general elections in Kano State.

In a statement issued on May 18, 2026, the coalition praised the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for promoting inclusive governance and encouraging women’s participation in politics and leadership.

According to the Forum, the governor’s approach to governance has continued to inspire confidence among women, youths and other vulnerable groups across the state.

KPCF described the nomination of a female candidate for the Kano State House of Assembly from the Ghari/Tsanyawa constituency by a major political party as a landmark development in the state’s political history.

The coalition noted that the move reflects progress toward strengthening gender inclusion, democratic participation and equal representation in Kano politics.

The Forum stressed that increasing women’s involvement in governance would further promote democracy, equity and social justice, adding that women remain critical contributors to national development and public leadership.

While applauding the development, KPCF also called on political parties in Kano State and across the country to create similar opportunities for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) during party primaries and candidate selection processes.

The coalition expressed concern over what it described as the persistent underrepresentation of persons living with disabilities in political leadership despite their constitutional rights and contributions to society.

It urged political parties to adopt affirmative policies capable of guaranteeing fair participation and representation of PWDs at all levels of the political process.

According to the Forum, broader inclusion of marginalised groups in governance would strengthen democratic accountability and provide more citizens with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to national growth.

KPCF further called on political parties to institutionalise inclusive policies, ensure transparent and non-discriminatory nomination processes and intensify advocacy for inclusive governance.

The coalition also encouraged citizens to support qualified and credible candidates regardless of gender or physical condition.

The statement was jointly signed by the Forum’s conveners, Hassan Ibrahim Gama, Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma and Peter Hassan Tijjani.

 

Sultan Declares Monday As First Day Of Dhul Hijjah, Eid-El-Kabir Set For May 27

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced Monday, May 18, 2026, as the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH following the sighting of the new crescent moon.

The declaration was made in a statement issued by the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu.

According to the statement, the successful sighting of the moon marks the commencement of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar and one of the most spiritually significant periods for Muslims worldwide.

The Sultanate Council stated that the period coincides with the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and the celebration of Eid-el-Adha, popularly known as Eid-el-Kabir.

The statement added that Eid-el-Kabir is expected to be observed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, corresponding with the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, subject to further confirmation.

The Council urged Muslims across Nigeria to dedicate the sacred season to prayers, spiritual reflection, acts of devotion and supplications for peace, unity and progress in the country.

It also advised members of the public to rely only on official communications from the Sultanate Council and recognised Islamic authorities regarding announcements related to the Islamic calendar and Eid celebrations.