ADC faces growing uncertainty as NDC makes a bold call urging Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to defect and contest the 2027 presidential election, heightening political tension.
In a post shared on X on Sunday, the party stated that both politicians have roughly two weeks to join and secure its presidential ticket.
“All we need right now. Just all we need. Two weeks to deadline,” the party wrote, alongside a photo of Obi and Kwankwaso shaking hands with the caption, “Nigeria will be OK.”
The development comes shortly after supporters of both leaders unveiled the “OK Movement,” aimed at rallying support for a possible joint presidential bid ahead of 2027. The group’s spokesperson, Justin Ijeh, also announced fresh appointments into its national and state structures.
Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where both politicians are currently affiliated, is grappling with internal leadership disputes that could impact its electoral prospects.
On April 22, the Supreme Court reserved judgment in a case involving factions led by David Mark and Nafiu Bala.
In a related development, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed May 30, 2026, as the deadline for political parties to submit membership lists and nominate candidates.
Opposition parties, including the ADC, a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), have, however, appealed to INEC to extend the deadline to the end of July, arguing that the current timeline is restrictive and may disadvantage them.
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