Rabi'u Kwankwaso, Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed sadness over the death of Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, a well-known social media political commentator. In a post on his verified X handle, Kwankwaso called on the Kano State Government to immediately set up an investigative panel to probe the incident and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has condemned an attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benue State, saying he was deeply disturbed by the incident, according to Naija News. The report indicates Kwankwaso publicly denounced the assault targeting Obi, though further details about the circumstances of the attack or any casualties were not provided in the available account.

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged murder of Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, described as a popular government critic. Danshagamu, a resident of Gaida Quarters in Kumbotso Local Government Area, was reportedly killed in his home on September 8, 2026. According to the Command's spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the arrests were made as part of the ongoing investigation into the killing.

Kano-based political commentator Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu has been murdered at his residence in Kano State, Nigeria, according to Leadership newspaper. Dan Shagamu, who operated under the brand Dan-Shagamu International, was known for his outspoken social media videos and commentary on politics, religion and community affairs. His death has reportedly thrown his followers and the wider community into shock. Details surrounding the circumstances of the killing were not immediately available.

Aisha Yesufu, a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), stated that she urged former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to serve as Peter Obi's running mate. This claim was reported by Naija News.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has explained his choice of former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with The Sun published on Sunday, Obi said the decision was based on their shared commitment to common goals, according to African Examiner. The report did not include further details from the interview.