Peter Obi Names Kwankwaso as Running Mate for 2027

Peter Obi announced that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State, will be his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. This announcement was made on Saturday shortly after Obi was officially confirmed as the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the upcoming general elections.

The development comes as both Obi and Kwankwaso recently defected from the African Democratic Congress to the NDC, citing internal divisions and ongoing court cases within their former party. The pairing of Obi and Kwankwaso is expected to reshape the political landscape in Nigeria, as they bring together two prominent opposition figures with significant support bases across different regions of the country.

Obi enjoys strong backing among young voters in the South East and South South, while Kwankwaso maintains influence in Kano and various sections of Northern Nigeria. The NDC leadership expressed confidence that the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will strengthen the party's chances in the forthcoming presidential contest.