New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
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Notable Quotes
"The same Nigerian state and its agents that created unnecessary crises and hostility within the Labour Party that forced me to leave now appear to be finding their way into the ADC."
— Peter Obi , Politician
"We are committed to a litigation-free politics."
— Peter Obi , Politician
"discussions with the NDC have reached about 90 percent, with only a few final issues left to resolve."
— Habibu Mohammed , Activist
"this situation creates uncertainty and makes it difficult for members to remain committed to the party."
— Habibu Mohammed , Activist
"What we want is a party. Women and children will be proud of this party."
— Peter Obi , Politician
"I call on all Nigerians to register with the NDC as soon as possible."
— Musa Kwankwaso , Politician
"With both leaders, Nigeria will be new again."
— Seriake Dickson , Politician
"the crisis that led him and his supporters to leave the NNPP is now affecting the ADC."
— Rabiu Kwankwaso , Politician
"court battles could undermine efforts to build a viable political alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections."
— Peter Obi , Politician
Key People
Abubakar is a former Vice-President of Nigeria and a key figure in the opposition.
Bola Tinubu is the President of Nigeria.
Habibu Mohammed is the spokesperson for the Kwankwasiyya movement.
Former governor of Kano State and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party.
Obi is a former state governor and one of Tinubu's major rivals.
Rabiu Kwankwaso is a former governor and a prominent political figure in Nigeria with significant influence in the north.
Seriake Dickson is the national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
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Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who finished third and fourth respectively in the 2023 presidential race, have both joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), raising the prospect of a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), calling on members to avoid litigation and focus on advancing the nation’s development.
The Kwankwasiyya movement has announced that Rabiu Kwankwaso plans to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), with Peter Obi and other allies expected to follow suit.
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), receiving membership cards amid cheers from supporters.
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing the need for a peaceful political platform devoid of internal crises as the primary reason for their departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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