Former governors Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have intensified alliance talks within African Democratic Congress. They aim to secure a joint presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Notably, both leaders are engaging northern stakeholders to support a power rotation agreement.
They are promoting a one-term presidency to gain wider acceptance across the region. According to party insiders, this strategy targets influential northern political figures.It also seeks to shift support away from Atiku Abubakar before party primaries. Meanwhile, consultations have intensified despite internal disputes within the ADC leadership. The party still awaits a Supreme Court ruling on its ongoing crisis.In recent weeks, Kwankwaso’s camp has expanded outreach efforts across northern communities.
They have engaged traditional rulers and political stakeholders dissatisfied with current leadership. Furthermore, the campaign emphasizes fairness in Nigeria’s power-sharing arrangement. Supporters argue the South deserves to complete its eight-year presidential tenure. Interestingly, Obi has reportedly pledged to serve only one term if elected.This promise forms a key pillar of the alliance’s negotiation strategy.
On April 20, supporters launched the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement to strengthen their campaign. The initiative aims to mobilize grassroots and elite support ahead of primaries. However, Atiku has declared that the 2027 election will be his final attempt. This development adds urgency to ongoing political alignments within the opposition. Overall, the evolving alliance signals shifting dynamics in Nigeria’s political landscape.
