Kwankwaso, Obi Join Nigeria Democratic Congress

Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, and Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress on Sunday in Abuja, marking another shift in their political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections.

The duo's entry into the NDC followed Kwankwaso's brief stint with the African Democratic Congress, which he joined on March 30 amid internal disputes there. A Supreme Court ruling recognized certain ADC leadership but sent ongoing tussles back to trial court, prompting the move. At the NDC reception, Obi emphasized building a "peaceful family" focused on unity, security, and prosperity. "We are coming here to be part of the peaceful family that will work hard to build a united, secure, prosperous Nigeria," Obi said. Kwankwaso highlighted shared ideologies on education, youth empowerment, and national unity, urging supporters to register with the party ahead of its May 6 deadline.

Kwankwaso's history of party switches drew criticism from Abdullahi Ganduje, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress and ex-governor of Kano. In a BBC Hausa interview, Ganduje described Kwankwaso as a "political drifter, a...