NDC woos Obi, Kwankwaso with presidential ticket ahead of primary deadline

As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, the political landscape is buzzing with speculation, particularly surrounding the potential alignment of opposition figures. The recently registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has emerged as a player, reportedly making overtures to two of the country's most prominent opposition leaders: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who ran under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

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All we need right now. Just all we need. 2 weeks to the deadline.

The NDC has publicly indicated a narrow timeframe for Obi and Kwankwaso to consider joining its platform, ahead of the party's primary deadline. This move intensifies ongoing discussions about a possible opposition merger, fueled by a growing grassroots movement known as the "OK Movement," which advocates for a strategic partnership between Obi and Kwankwaso. This movement has been actively expanding its reach across Nigeria, adding momentum to these coalition talks.

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Nigeria will be OK.

However, amidst these exciting possibilities, a note of caution has been sounded by the NDC's National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan. He has warned that numerous social media accounts are impersonating the NDC, disseminating unverified messages and potentially fabricating statements attributed to the party. Morgan stressed that any official communication must originate from verified handles, urging vigilance against misinformation as political alliances continue to form ahead of the crucial 2027 elections. The NDC's invitation to an Ibadan Summit, where opposition parties met to discuss fielding a single candidate against President Bola Tinubu, was also noted, though the party could not attend due to short notice.

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I’m not going to say I handle the party’s Twitter account.