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The Nigeria Democratic Congress has called on Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to defect to its platform and contest the 2027 presidential election.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a post shared on Sunday via its official 𝕏 handle, the party indicated that both politicians have a limited window to take a decision.
“All we need right now. Just all we need. 2 weeks to the deadline,” the party wrote.
The post featured an image of Obi and Kwankwaso shaking hands, accompanied by the caption, “Nigeria will be OK.”
The appeal followed the recent unveiling of the “OK Movement” by supporters of the two politicians, aimed at mobilising support for a possible joint ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Justin Ijeh, had earlier announced the formation of its national executive council, alongside zonal and state structures.
Obi and Kwankwaso are key figures in the African Democratic Congress, which is currently facing internal leadership disputes.
On April 22, the Supreme Court reserved judgment in an appeal filed by a faction led by David Mark against a suit instituted by rival chairman Nafiu Bala.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed May 30, 2026, as the deadline for political parties to submit membership registers and nominate candidates for the 2027 elections.
On Saturday, opposition parties, including factions of the African Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, called on the electoral body to extend the deadline for party primaries to the end of July.
They argued that the current timetable could place opposition parties at a disadvantage as they continue to address internal challenges.
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