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Kwankwaso

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has declared that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, will not withdraw from the 2027 presidential election in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or any other political party.

Kwankwaso, who is the NDC vice-presidential candidate, made the position known in a statement posted on X while responding to criticism from the ADC Presidential Campaign Council over his recent comments on opposition preparations for the forthcoming general elections.

The former governor accused the ADC campaign team of directing unnecessary attacks at him, Obi and the NDC instead of concentrating on presenting its own candidate and political agenda to Nigerians.

He maintained that the NDC remained committed to contesting the presidential election, dismissing suggestions that Obi would step aside to support the candidate of another party.

Kwankwaso’s remarks come amid growing political discussions about the possibility of opposition parties working together to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

The former governor also rejected allegations that the NDC was working for Tinubu or the APC, describing such claims as unfounded.

He insisted that his party’s participation in the election was driven by its own political ambitions rather than any arrangement to strengthen the ruling party.

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The exchange highlights the disagreements emerging among opposition political groups as they consider strategies for the next presidential contest.

While calls for opposition unity have featured prominently in political discussions, differences over party platforms, candidate selection and electoral strategy remain potential obstacles to a common front against the APC.

Obi, the former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, remains a prominent figure in Nigeria’s opposition politics. His participation in the 2027 race under the NDC platform has placed the party among the political groups seeking to challenge the ruling party.

Kwankwaso, a former governor and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in 2023, also commands a significant political following, particularly in Kano State and parts of northern Nigeria.

Their political alignment under the NDC could influence opposition calculations ahead of the next general elections.

However, the disagreement with the ADC underscores the difficulty of building consensus among opposition parties with competing interests and ambitions.

Kwankwaso’s declaration signals that the NDC intends to pursue its presidential ambition rather than yield to pressure for Obi to withdraw in favour of another platform.

As political activities gather momentum ahead of 2027, negotiations, party alignments and candidate-selection decisions are expected to shape the opposition’s strategy.

The ADC had criticised Kwankwaso’s earlier comments on opposition preparations, prompting his response and further highlighting the emerging divisions among groups seeking to challenge the APC.

TheTraffic.NG will continue to monitor developments surrounding opposition politics and preparations for the 2027 presidential election.

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Ihesiulo Grace Amarachi is a Nigerian journalist, writer and media professional serving as the Editor-in-Chief of TheTraffic.NG, a digital news platform covering national and international affairs. Her editorial interests span politics, business, aviation, health, technology, entertainment, sports and social development. She is committed to credible journalism, insightful reporting and compelling storytelling that informs public discourse and keeps readers abreast of important developments in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

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