By Our Reporter
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – A major shake-up in Nigeria’s political landscape appears imminent as key opposition figures, including former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and ex-Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, are poised to announce a new political platform on Monday.
The development was disclosed on Saturday by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Buba Galadima, during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement in Abuja.
Galadima, who stopped short of naming the platform, hinted at a sweeping political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, sources close to the opposition leaders revealed that both Obi and Kwankwaso are finalising plans to defect to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, a newly floated party reportedly linked to former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson.
Insiders confirmed that the two political heavyweights, alongside their loyalists, had been engaged in high-level consultations and documentation processes with party leaders.
“We don’t want a repeat of what happened in the ADC,” a source said, alleging that previous alliances were undermined by competing presidential ambitions. “All is now set. Both Obi and Kwankwaso will announce their defection on Monday.”
The planned move follows weeks of uncertainty surrounding the political future of the duo, particularly after recent legal and structural challenges within opposition parties.
Addressing supporters, Galadima warned of possible backlash following the announcement, alleging that opponents would deploy media and digital campaigns to discredit the new alliance.
“They will sponsor columnists and deploy social media influencers to attack our candidates,” he said, urging supporters to prepare strategic responses. “We must defend our leaders with intellect and facts.”
He also alleged a broader pattern of repression against opposition figures, claiming that security agencies had targeted them and weakened party structures across platforms such as the PDP, SDP, ADC, NDP, and PRP.
The meeting also drew support from public figures, including businessman Isaac Fayose, who described the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance as a strong alternative capable of reshaping Nigeria’s political future.
Activist Aisha Yesufu, in her remarks, called for national unity, urging Nigerians to move beyond ethnic divisions and work collectively toward a better future.
“We must unite right now,” she said. “We are not divided by tribe—we are united as Nigerians.”
With Monday’s anticipated announcement, political observers say the emerging alliance could redefine opposition dynamics and significantly influence the race toward 2027.
