NDC Woos Obi, Kwankwaso With Joint Presidential Ticket Ahead of 2027

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified efforts to reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general elections by making a fresh move to attract two major opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, with the promise of a possible joint presidential ticket.

The party signalled its intention in a post shared on X, where it hinted at a narrow window for political realignment and coalition building within the opposition camp.

“All we need right now; just all we need. Two weeks to deadline,” the party posted alongside an image of Obi and Kwankwaso shaking hands with the caption, “Nigeria will be OK.”

The development has further fuelled speculation over a possible alliance between both politicians as opposition forces seek a stronger platform to challenge the ruling party in the next presidential election.

In recent weeks, supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have reportedly launched a joint mobilisation campaign known as the “OK Movement,” aimed at promoting a possible Obi-Kwankwaso alliance for the 2027 presidential race.

The movement is said to be gaining momentum across several states and geopolitical zones, strengthening expectations of a broader coalition among opposition stakeholders.

The political manoeuvring comes amid continued leadership crises within several opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which remains entangled in internal disputes with a related case still pending before the Supreme Court.

The apex court had recently reserved judgment on the factional leadership claims within the party.

Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the Shehu Gabam-led National Working Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), a development that has generated fresh controversy.

INEC, on its official website, listed Gabam as the National Chairman of the SDP and Olu Agunloye as National Secretary, with the names of executive members marked with the inscription “By Court Order.”

The recognition followed a Court of Appeal judgment in Abuja affirming Gabam as the authentic National Chairman of the party.

However, the decision drew strong criticism from former SDP presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, who accused the electoral commission of actions capable of undermining public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process.

Reacting to the removal of Professor Sadiq Gombe’s name from INEC’s website and its replacement with Gabam’s, Adebayo described the move as politically troubling.

“To allow himself confirm what has been suspected of him that he is not running INEC to achieve competitive elections, he is just a drone being flown from the villa,” Adebayo said.

He argued that such developments raise serious concerns about the independence of the commission and reinforce public suspicion of external influence over electoral decisions.

Adebayo insisted that administrative updates on INEC’s website should not be mistaken for the final legal determination of party leadership, stressing that the matter remained politically significant.