Obi, Kwankwaso Join NDC as Party Zones 2027 Presidency to South

Leading opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Saturday joined other political stakeholders at the maiden convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Abuja, where the party officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South and the 2031 ticket to the North.

The convention attracted delegates and supporters from across the country as the emerging coalition positioned itself as a major opposition force ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Party leaders also adopted a rotational presidency framework, saying the arrangement would promote fairness, inclusion and national unity.

Addressing delegates, Obi said Nigeria must remain a multiparty democracy, warning against any attempt to weaken credible opposition voices.

He blamed the country’s economic hardship and insecurity on poor leadership, insisting that the coalition was formed to offer Nigerians a new direction focused on productivity, justice and good governance.

Seriake Dickson described the convention as a major turning point for opposition politics, while Kwankwaso said the alliance represented a fresh opportunity to rebuild the country and restore public confidence in leadership.

The convention ended with party supporters chanting “A New Nigeria Is Possible” as leaders pledged to intensify mobilisation efforts nationwide ahead of the next elections.

#UTVAfrica News#