NDC's Galadima Discusses Challenges for Obi in North

Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and close ally of Peter Obi's running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, stated that the party is facing difficulties in selling Peter Obi's presidential candidacy to voters in Northern Nigeria as the 2027 elections approach. Speaking on a prime-time program on Wednesday, Galadima admitted that while the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket encounters resistance in the North, he believes the challenges are not insurmountable.

He emphasized the importance of continued negotiation and engagement with voters, drawing parallels to historical conflicts and resolutions. Galadima defended Obi against attempts to link him to the 1966 military coup, arguing that Obi should not be blamed for events that occurred when he was a child.

He noted the need for Nigerians to move beyond historical grievances and highlighted the example of late Biafran leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, who returned to participate in Nigeria's democratic process after the civil war. Galadima remains confident that the NDC will overcome the obstacles in promoting Obi's candidacy.