Obi, Kwankwaso shun strategic ADC meeting, keep mum on Supreme Court ruling

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were notably absent from a strategic meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) bloc held in the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling that reshaped the leadership structure of the party.

The meeting, convened in response to the apex court’s latest pronouncement on the long-running leadership dispute within the ADC, was expected to bring together key opposition figures to harmonise their position and chart a unified political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.

However, both Obi and Kwankwaso were absent from the high-level engagement, a development that has already triggered political interpretations within opposition circles. Sources familiar with the gathering said their absence was “not formally communicated” at the time of the meeting.

The Supreme Court judgment, which effectively set aside earlier appellate decisions and ordered a fresh hearing at the Federal High Court, has reopened internal debates within the party structure, prompting stakeholders to seek urgent alignment on next steps.

Despite the absence of the two prominent political figures, the meeting reportedly went ahead with discussions centred on party restructuring, legal strategy, and coalition possibilities ahead of future electoral contests.

Party insiders, however, insist that the political weight of Obi and Kwankwaso within the broader opposition movement means their engagement remains crucial to any long-term alliance negotiations.

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