Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi may considering a move to another political party as Rabiu Kwankwaso signals strong interest in contesting for the presidential ticket primary under the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
The development comes as both men have stepped away from the African Democratic Congress, setting the stage for a fresh political realignment.
Sources say Obi’s next decision may depend on Kwankwaso’s final move. If Kwankwaso fully commits to the NDC race, it could reshape alliances and push Obi to find a platform that better fits his strategy ahead of the next election cycle. Obi remains a key opposition figure with strong backing from young voters and reform-minded Nigerians.
Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State with a wide grassroots network in the north, recently released a video message in Hausa urging Nigerians to quickly register as members of the NDC before the deadline, believed to be around the 26th. He stressed that only registered members would be allowed to vote in the party’s primaries, pointing to a clear push to build internal support.
While the message focused mainly on registration and mobilization, some interpretations circulating online suggest he plans to run for president, believes he is well qualified, and is confident of winning. There are also claims he dismissed any arrangement to serve as a vice presidential candidate to Obi, though those claims are not fully verified word for word.
Sources told NN News Media that Kwankwaso is expected to take part in the NDC primaries. With his strong political base and influence through the Kwankwasiyya movement, he is seen as a major contender if he enters the race.
For Obi, moving to another party would mark a major shift. His previous campaign built a wide national support base, and any new platform would require rebuilding structures while trying to keep that support strong.
With both leaders now out of the ADC and looking toward new political paths, attention is turning to how their decisions could reshape the opposition and influence the next presidential race in Nigeria.
