Obi, Kwankwaso Join NDC Amid Opposition Realignments Ahead of 2027

Obi, Kwankwaso Join NDC Amid Opposition Realignments Ahead of 2027

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have reportedly joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, in a move seen as part of ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The development followed the emergence of a video circulating online on Sunday, showing both leaders receiving their membership cards during what appeared to be a formal registration process. In the footage, Kwankwaso was first presented with his card, followed by Obi.

Their entry into the NDC comes shortly after a closed-door meeting with party leaders at the Abuja residence of Seriake Dickson, who is regarded as a national figure within the party.

The meeting, held in Guzape, Abuja, is believed to be part of broader efforts to consolidate opposition forces and build a formidable coalition ahead of the next election cycle.

Both leaders reportedly arrived at the venue around 5:18 p.m., where they were received by supporters of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, who chanted “O-K is okay” as they entered the premises.

Kwankwaso was dressed in a white babanriga with his signature red-and-white Kwankwasiyya cap, while Obi appeared in a black kaftan and matching cap.

The development signals a potential shift in Nigeria’s opposition landscape, as key political figures continue to explore new alliances in the lead-up to 2027.

Obi, Kwankwaso Join NDC Amid Opposition Realignments Ahead of 2027