New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Two prominent Nigerian opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), marking a significant shift ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Both former governors command strong regional support, with Obi popular in the south and Kwankwaso influential in the north. Their alliance could challenge President Bola Tinubu's ruling party, though the presidential candidacy remains undecided.
- ▪Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who placed third and fourth in the 2023 presidential election, have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
- ▪They previously belonged to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) but cited internal legal battles and government interference as reasons for leaving.
- ▪Obi is widely supported by young voters in southern Nigeria, while Kwankwaso has a strong political base in the north.
- ▪The NDC leadership formally welcomed Obi and Kwankwaso at its national headquarters in Abuja.
- ▪Political analyst Bala Yusuf suggested the alliance could seriously challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if they field a unified ticket.
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New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMansur AbubakarKanoGetty ImagesPeter Obi is hugely popular among young voters across the southTwo of Nigeria's most prominent opposition figures have announced they have switched parties in a dramatic political realignment ahead of next year's presidential election.Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who finished third and fourth respectively in the 2023 presidential race, have both joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), raising the prospect of a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu.They were previously in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who came second in the last election.While this could be seen as a fragmentation of…
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