Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance: NDC surge rattles APC, reshapes 2027 battle lines

This week, former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), triggering a wave of defections that is reshaping political calculations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Their alliance has already attracted sitting senators and House members, potentially allowing the NDC to evolve into a serious national force. In the 2023 election, Obi and Kwankwaso combined for over 7.6 million votes, and their union could strengthen their organizational and legislative influence.