Kwankwaso And Peter Obi Set To Join NDC Following Leadership Crisis In African Democratic Congress

Former governors Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi are moving to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) amid a leadership crisis in the ADC.

By: AXL Media

Published: May 2, 2026, 4:49 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Naija News

Strategic Realignment Of The Opposition

The Nigerian political landscape is bracing for a major shift as two of the country’s most prominent opposition figures, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, prepare to migrate to the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Habibu Mohammed, the spokesperson for the Kwankwasiyya movement, confirmed that the decision was finalized after an extensive meeting involving stakeholders from all 44 local government areas of Kano State. This strategic realignment is seen as an attempt to consolidate opposition strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Fleeing Legal Uncertainty Within The ADC

The catalyst for this mass defection appears to be the unresolved leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress. Mohammed cited a recent Supreme Court ruling—which returned a dispute over party control to the Federal High Court—as a primary reason for the exit. With the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadlines for membership registers approaching, the Kwankwasiyya caucus concluded that staying within the ADC posed too much of a risk to their 2027 political objectives.

Negotiations Nearing Completion

According to the movement’s leadership, the transition to the NDC is nearly finalized. Discussions are reported to be 90% complete, with only minor administrative details remaining. The move was chosen after the movement evaluated several platforms, including the Peoples Redemption Party, ultimately deciding that the NDC offered a more stable and less litigious environment for their political machinery.