Peter Obi and Kwankwaso Join Nigeria Democratic Congress

On a recent Sunday, Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso, the leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). This decision follows Obi's departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The two political figures are recognized as significant players in Nigerian politics, and their alliance with the NDC is seen as a strategic move to enhance their aspirations for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was made at the NDC headquarters in Abuja, where they were welcomed by the party's national chairman, Henry Seriake Dickson, and other leaders.

This development is perceived as a growing wave of confidence for the NDC across the nation.