New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.

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.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), calling on members to avoid litigation and focus on advancing the nation’s development.

The Kwankwasiyya movement has announced that Rabiu Kwankwaso plans to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), with Peter Obi and other allies expected to follow suit.

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), receiving membership cards amid cheers from supporters.

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing the need for a peaceful political platform devoid of internal crises as the primary reason for their departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).