Kwankwaso Accepts Deputy Role to Peter Obi as Coalition Moves to Secure 2027 Presidential Ticket

The Kwankwasiyya Movement confirms Rabiu Kwankwaso will run as Peter Obi’s deputy on an ADC ticket to challenge the incumbent government in 2027.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 3:44 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Naija News and Daily Post

Strategic Realignment Within the African Democratic Congress

Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have launched a coordinated effort to dominate the internal political structure of the African Democratic Congress. Operating under the banner of the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement, the coalition is focused on ensuring that no other aspirants can successfully challenge for the party’s presidential nomination. According to movement representatives, the ongoing consultations between the two camps have intensified as they seek to formalize a unified front well in advance of the 2027 electoral cycle.

Kwankwaso Signals Readiness for Subordinate Role

In a significant shift in political posturing, the spokesperson for the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Habibu Mohammad, announced that Rabiu Kwankwaso has agreed to serve as a deputy to Peter Obi. Mohammad stated that the former Kano governor is prepared to accept any political arrangement that enhances the party’s ability to unseat President Tinubu. This willingness to take a secondary position on the ticket suggests a prioritization of coalition building over individual aspirations, as the group seeks a lawful mechanism to consolidate opposition forces.

Defense Against Financial Influence in Primaries

The coalition has expressed a firm commitment to protecting the integrity of the party’s primary process. Mohammad noted that by merging the "Obidient" and Kwankwasiyya forces, the groups intend to resist any attempts at financial manipulation or undue influence by rival aspirants. According to the movement, the joint effort is a necessary safeguard to ensure the eventual primary is credible and reflects the collective will of the expanded membership base rather than the interests of the highest bidder.