OBI, KWANKWASO SET TO JOIN NDC NEXT WEEK

May 2, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, are expected to defect to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week, according to the Kwankwasiyya movement.

The disclosure was made by the movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Mohammed, who revealed that discussions with the NDC are about 90 percent complete, with only minor issues left to finalize.

Mohammed stated that both Obi and Kwankwaso, alongside other political figures, are likely to officially join the NDC by early next week following a unanimous endorsement by key stakeholders.

The decision reportedly followed a meeting involving representatives from all 44 local government areas in Kano, where stakeholders collectively approved the move.

A major factor influencing the planned defection is the ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The uncertainty, compounded by recent court developments, has raised concerns about the party’s stability ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to Mohammed, stakeholders concluded that remaining in a party entangled in legal disputes could hinder political progress, prompting the search for a more stable platform.

The potential move signals a significant realignment within Nigeria’s opposition landscape, as political actors reposition ahead of the next election cycle.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.