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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.

SadiqBabaSani:
Isokay, APC will go and shop for how to scatter NDC.
APC weaponising the courts like a ballistic missile very dangerous for the fragile democracy we have

tonesky:
Hmmmm...... If this news is true; APC and Presidency will sponsor a splinter group to destroy the party, hijack leadership while their Court is waiting to take directive from Wike on how to approach the case and judgement. One thing is certain, what goes around comes around. Whatever this government and APC is sowing must have a payback period. Time shall tell.

Kaa4:
Seriake Dickson must be steadfast and remain strong for the party to remain strong during the election period. Otherwise, they should begin digging the party's grave right now.

In all, they have fragmented the votes that should be sufficient to send BAT back to Bourdillion.

Sunnyshinylight:
This is a major political signal, not just a routine defection. If Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso actually move into the same platform, it suggests a deliberate attempt to consolidate opposition strength ahead of 2027 rather than fragment it again.

The key issue is not the announcement but execution. Nigerian politics has a history of “almost alliances” that collapse over power sharing, structure, and control. The moment negotiations move from agreement in principle to positions, cracks usually appear.

Also, the justification tied to ADC’s internal crisis makes strategic sense. No serious contender wants to enter an election cycle on a legally unstable platform. That alone can sink a campaign before it starts.

If this alignment holds, then the real questions become:

- Who leads the ticket?
- How is regional balance handled?
- Can their support bases merge without friction?

Until those are clearly resolved, this remains a strong possibility, not a done deal.

Sunnyshinylight:
This is a major political signal, not just a routine defection. If Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso actually move into the same platform, it suggests a deliberate attempt to consolidate opposition strength ahead of 2027 rather than fragment it again.

The key issue is not the announcement but execution. Nigerian politics has a history of “almost alliances” that collapse over power sharing, structure, and control. The moment negotiations move from agreement in principle to positions, cracks usually appear.

Also, the justification tied to ADC’s internal crisis makes strategic sense. No serious contender wants to enter an election cycle on a legally unstable platform. That alone can sink a campaign before it starts.

If this alignment holds, then the real questions become:

- Who leads the ticket?
- How is regional balance handled?
- Can their support bases merge without friction?

Until those are clearly resolved, this remains a strong possibility, not a done deal.