2027 elections: Obi, Dickson meet Kwankwaso in Abuja ahead of NDC convention

Author: Kabeer BelloPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027 elections: Obi, Dickson meet Kwankwaso in Abuja ahead of NDC convention

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi, along with NDC National Chairman Henry Seriake Dickson, visited Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso at his residence in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday night. The visit was announced by Kwankwaso's media aide, Hon. Saifullahi Hassan, and included discussions on political developments in Nigeria. Although the details of the meeting were not disclosed, it has sparked speculation about political realignments ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.

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