Obi and Kwankwaso Set to Join Nigeria Democratic Congress

On a significant political move, former governor Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso arrived at the residence of Seriake Dickson in Abuja around 5:12 PM, signaling their intention to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). This development comes amid ongoing speculation regarding their political futures and the internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Both politicians are expected to formally declare their defection to the NDC by the end of the week. Their entry into the NDC is anticipated to provide a major boost to the party, which is currently in a closed-door meeting with its leadership.

The defection of Obi and Kwankwaso, who command significant grassroots support and electoral influence across various regions, underscores the deepening fractures within the ADC, which has been embroiled in a protracted leadership dispute in recent months. Their move is seen as a strategic reshaping of the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.