Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso
Nigeria’s opposition landscape is set for a major shake-up on Monday, as Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso prepare to formally exit the African Democratic Congress (ADC), according to Buba Galadima.
Galadima, a leading figure in the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement in Abuja yesterday, signalling what could become one of the most consequential political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He told supporters that both leaders would publicly announce the platform on which they intend to contest, urging them to remain alert and organised in anticipation of political pushback.
Though Galadima stopped short of naming the party, multiple sources within the opposition confirmed that the duo have concluded advanced talks with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a relatively new platform associated with former Bayelsa State governor Seriake Dickson.
A senior figure familiar with the discussions said documentation had already been signed, describing the move as a strategic exit from what insiders view as a troubled coalition within the ADC. “Everything has been concluded. What remains is the public declaration. There were lessons from the ADC experience, especially concerns about internal balance and fairness”, the source said.
The source further alleged that lingering tensions within the ADC—particularly around the presidential ambition of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar—contributed to the decision to leave. According to him, some stakeholders believed the party’s internal processes were tilted, making it difficult to build a broad-based consensus ahead of the next election.
Galadima, in his address, warned that the anticipated announcement could trigger coordinated criticism from rival camps, including negative media narratives and online campaigns. He urged supporters to remain disciplined, advising against inflammatory rhetoric while encouraging strategic responses to any attacks.
The NNPP chieftain also raised concerns about what he described as sustained pressure on opposition figures, alleging that various political platforms have been weakened over time through internal crises and external interference. He listed several parties he claimed had been affected, warning that the political environment could become more volatile as 2027 approaches.
