Obi, Kwankwaso have signed relevant documents with NDC, official defection will be announced Monday – Galadima

Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears headed for a dramatic shake-up, with indications that former presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso are finalising plans to unveil a fresh political platform on Monday, according to sources within their political circles.

The development, which has been circulating across multiple political camps in Abuja and Kano, signals a possible collapse and rebirth of existing opposition coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

At the centre of the unfolding realignment is the proposed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reportedly being positioned as the new home for disaffected opposition figures seeking a more stable electoral platform after months of internal disputes across parties such as the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and others.

A senior political figure, Buba Galadima, disclosed at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja that key opposition leaders would make a formal announcement early next week, describing the development as part of a broader restructuring within the opposition bloc.

While details remain fluid, insiders claim that consultations involving Obi, Kwankwaso, and other political actors have reached advanced stages, with documentation and negotiations reportedly concluded in recent meetings.

The move comes against the backdrop of persistent instability in opposition parties, including leadership disputes, court cases, and factional struggles that have continued to shape political alignments ahead of 2027.

Supporters of the emerging alliance say the initiative is designed to consolidate electoral strength and avoid the fragmentation that weakened opposition performance in previous cycles. Political meetings under the “Obi-Kwankwaso Movement” have also intensified in recent weeks, drawing supporters from across regions in what organisers describe as a unity-driven platform.

However, reactions remain divided. While some stakeholders describe the proposed coalition as a “credible alternative structure,” others warn that Nigeria’s opposition politics remains highly volatile and vulnerable to legal and internal disruptions, especially given ongoing court cases affecting party leaderships.

Activists and political commentators at recent gatherings in Abuja have also urged unity among opposition forces, arguing that fragmentation has consistently favoured the ruling party in past elections.

As anticipation builds, attention is now fixed on Monday, when the expected announcement could either confirm a historic political merger or further deepen uncertainty within Nigeria’s already fragmented opposition landscape.

For now, none of the key figures involved have issued an official public confirmation, leaving the political space in a state of suspense ahead of what could become one of the most consequential realignments in recent Nigerian electoral history.

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