The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Peter Obi, has officially named former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as his vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, signaling a major political alliance ahead of the race.
The announcement confirms growing speculation about a partnership between the two influential political figures and sets the stage for what observers describe as one of the most significant opposition coalitions in recent years.
With the confirmation, Obi and Kwankwaso will lead the NDC’s campaign into the 2027 presidential contest, bringing together their respective political structures and support bases across different regions of the country.
Political analysts say the alliance could reshape the dynamics of the forthcoming election, given the popularity of both leaders among key voter demographics and their strong grassroots appeal.
The development comes shortly after the NDC ratified Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, as its presidential candidate during the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Saturday.
At the convention, Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central, moved the motion for Obi’s ratification, while former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege seconded it, drawing loud cheers from party delegates and supporters.
Obi had earlier picked up the party’s presidential nomination and expression of interest forms on May 17. Three days later, he was cleared by the NDC National Screening Committee as the party’s sole presidential aspirant ahead of the primaries.
The Obi-Kwankwaso ticket is expected to intensify political activities ahead of the 2027 elections as parties begin positioning themselves for what is anticipated to be a highly competitive presidential race.
