Kwankwaso Hosts NDC Leaders In Abuja Amid Strategic Talks For 2027 Alliance With Peter Obi

Kwankwaso hosts NDC officials in Abuja as talks of an alliance with Peter Obi intensify. Read about the "OK Movement" and the looming INEC deadlines for 2027.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 29, 2026, 4:05 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

A New Alignment In The Opposition

The residence of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Abuja served as the backdrop for significant political consultations on Monday. Kwankwaso hosted a delegation from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), led by the party’s National Vice-Chairman for the North-West, Mohammed Bakin. During the visit, NDC officials formally invited Kwankwaso to join their platform, suggesting a move away from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party with which he has recently been linked. This outreach highlights the fluid nature of party affiliations as politicians seek stable platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Rise Of The "OK Movement"

Speculation regarding a joint ticket between Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has gained significant momentum. Last week, supporters of both figures officially launched the “OK Movement,” a grassroots initiative designed to harmonize their political bases. While neither politician has made a definitive public commitment to a joint run, the movement signals a strategic effort to consolidate the opposition vote. However, internal critics within the ADC have voiced concerns that such a ticket may not deliver the necessary numbers to topple the ruling party, reflecting the ongoing debate over the most viable opposition strategy.

Leadership Turmoil Within The ADC

Kwankwaso’s potential departure from the ADC is underscored by the party’s deepening legal and administrative crises. On April 22, the Supreme Court reserved judgment in a leadership dispute between a faction led by former Senate President David Mark and another led by Nafiu Bala. This internal instability has led some analysts, including legal expert Sam Amadi, to warn that the ADC could face proscription or total paralysis. The looming judicial outcome is forcing many high-profile members to consider a “Plan B,” making the NDC’s invitation to Kwankwaso a timely development in the current political cycle.