Musa Rabiu Kwakwanso: Former governor, Rabiu Kwankwanso came second in the APC National Primaries in 2015. In place of the presidency, he ran for the Senate and got elected.

Kwankwanso is seen as the strongman of Kano politics but his influence is being threatened by Abdullahi Ganduje, his former Deputy, now Governor of Kano. As 2019 looms, a thick cloud hangs over his ambition.

Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwakwanso
Kwakwanso has held the office of Governor in Kano twice, first from 1999 to 2003, and from 2011 to 2015.  (Pulse)
He has endeared himself to the people through his Kwankwansiyya Development Foundation and other initiatives. While he enjoys strong support, his biggest challenge is finding a platform to run.

He faces stiff competition in the APC. Crossing to the PDP is an option but it may damage his credibility and see his return to a camp that distrusts him.