The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) and supporters of the Obidient Movement have rejected comments attributed to former Kano State Governor and former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje regarding a possible presidential ticket involving former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Ganduje had reportedly dismissed the possibility of an Obi-Kwankwaso alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the proposed political combination as “dead on arrival.”
However, the NDC and supporters of Obi have criticised the former APC chairman’s position, arguing that his comments do not reflect the realities of Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
Reacting to Ganduje’s remarks, one of the critics reportedly described the former governor’s comments as “blabbing,” dismissing the criticism and suggesting that the proposed alliance should not be underestimated.
The exchange has attracted attention because a potential political partnership between Obi and Kwankwaso could significantly alter the opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Both politicians were major contenders in the 2023 presidential race and secured considerable support in different parts of the country.
Obi contested the 2023 election on the platform of the Labour Party, while Kwankwaso represented the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Their supporters have continued to discuss the possibility of cooperation, although no formal agreement confirming a joint presidential ticket has been announced.
The controversy also highlights the growing political realignments ahead of 2027, with parties and political movements exploring potential alliances to strengthen their chances at the polls.
Ganduje’s comments and the subsequent reaction from the NDC and Obidient supporters demonstrate the competing narratives emerging around the possibility of an opposition coalition. While supporters of the proposed alliance see it as potentially influential, critics question its feasibility and political sustainability.
