Galadima: Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket Faces Hurdles, But Not Insurmountable

Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has admitted that forming a presidential ticket with Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso for the 2027 general election faces significant hurdles. However, he expressed confidence that these difficulties are not insurmountable and can be overcome.

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We have a lot of problems. We are having a lot of problems, but the problems are not insurmountable. We will overcome those problems.

Speaking on Arise Television, Galadima also addressed historical grievances, urging Nigerians not to associate Peter Obi with the 1966 military coup. He argued that individuals should not be judged for past events they had no part in, drawing a parallel with the pardon and reintegration of former Biafran leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu into Nigeria's democratic process.

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Did Obi? How old was Obi in 1966? How would he carry the cross of those who did it? It doesn’t matter even if he did it.

Galadima stressed the importance of national unity and reconciliation, highlighting that people from various ethnic groups, including the Igbo, suffered losses during historical conflicts. He advocated for constructive engagement to bridge Nigeria's political and ethnic divides, comparing the situation to ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran despite past conflicts.

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So, if, for example, let’s assume that what these people are saying is true, have they also, if the Igbos killed our leaders, have they also looked at the other side? How many Igbos also got killed?