ADC In Turmoil: Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso Set To Jump Ship Monday

Plans by opposition leaders to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections may have been disrupted following reports that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are preparing to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to sources, both politicians are finalising arrangements to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Insiders within the coalition said the planned exit is linked to concerns over the increasing influence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar within the ADC, which has been widely considered the coalition’s primary platform.

Atiku is reportedly in a strong position to clinch the party’s presidential ticket ahead of Obi and other aspirants.

The development comes just a week after opposition figures agreed at a summit in Ibadan, Oyo State, to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.

That agreement formed part of nine resolutions outlined in a communiqué titled the “Ibadan Declaration,” which emphasised the need to “rescue the nation and suffering masses.”

The Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, confirmed that Obi and Kwankwaso are expected to announce their new political platform soon, possibly as early as Monday.

He added that the announcement could come within days.

Sources further indicated that discussions with NDC leaders, including Seriake Dickson, have reached an advanced stage.

One insider said the move was intended to avoid a repeat of internal disputes experienced within the ADC.

According to the source, both leaders were finalising documentation with NDC officials.

“We don’t want a repeat of what happened in the ADC. It became clear that some elements were primarily pursuing Atiku’s presidential ambition,” the source said.

The source also claimed that Obi and Kwankwaso are expected to formally announce their political direction on Monday.

Galadima further cautioned supporters to expect coordinated pushback following the announcement.

He alleged that media commentators and social media influencers may be mobilised to attack the coalition’s candidates but urged supporters to respond firmly.

He said defenders of the alliance must be prepared to counter any criticism directed at their leaders.

Also speaking at the event, Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, expressed support for a possible Obi–Kwankwaso alliance, describing it as a strong political option.

He said he was not a member of any political party but believes the combination could be effective.

Political analyst Adebayo Abubakar warned that internal divisions within the opposition could weaken its chances in the 2027 elections.

He noted that distrust and competing ambitions among key players may hinder efforts to form a united front.

According to him, the growing movement of politicians across different platforms reflects a lack of cohesion within the opposition, which could ultimately benefit the ruling party.