A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has hinted at the possibility of a joint presidential ticket with former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso made the disclosure on Sunday during a live interview on Trust TV, where he spoke on ongoing political alignments and shared interests between the Obidient movement and the Kwankwasiyya movement.
According to him, both groups share similar ideologies and aspirations for Nigeria, especially in areas affecting young people.
When asked whether Nigerians should expect an Obi-Kwankwaso ticket under the NDC platform in 2027, Kwankwaso responded, “I believe so, and taking into account the party, I think that is their mindset.”
He explained that recent engagements between both camps showed strong similarities in their political visions and development goals for the country.
“In recent times, we actually tried to check what the Obidients were up to politically and what they wanted to do for Nigeria. When we compared the two movements, we realized that our goals are more or less the same,” he said.
Kwankwaso noted that both movements are focused on improving governance and addressing critical issues such as education, employment opportunities, and security.
“In summary, we want to make Nigeria a better place for all of us, especially for young men and women who need the attention of government. They don’t need too much, just basic things like education, job opportunities, security, and so on,” he added.
He further stated that experts from both sides were expected to review and compare their policy blueprints as discussions continue.
“In fact, we have gone so far, but based on our discussions with them, I believe we have one target — to make Nigeria a better place,” Kwankwaso said.
