Isaac Samuel
The Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has disclosed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will dump the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday and unveil a new political platform.
Galadima made the disclosure on Saturday at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement in Abuja, amid intensifying permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The two political heavyweights were finalising plans to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reportedly linked to former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson.
“Both Obi, Kwankwaso and their chieftains were on ground between yesterday and this morning signing the relevant documents with Senator Dickson and the NDC leaders. All is now set. They will announce their defection from the ADC on Monday,” the source said.
The planned defection follows weeks of uncertainty surrounding the future of opposition coalitions, especially after internal disagreements and recent legal developments affecting party structures.
Addressing supporters, Galadima warned of possible media and political backlash once the announcement is made, alleging that opponents may deploy coordinated attacks against the new platform.
“As from Monday, when our leaders declare the platform they will run on, they will sponsor columnists and deploy social media influencers to attack our candidates. Those of you with the pen and those active online must be ready to respond,” he said.
He, however, urged supporters to remain strategic and disciplined in their response to criticism.
“Do not call anybody names unless they call our leaders names. Then we will respond with the greatest might of intellect,” he added.
Galadima also alleged that opposition figures had been subjected to sustained pressure, claiming that several political parties had been weakened in recent times.
Also speaking, social commentator, Isaac Fayose, expressed support for the proposed alliance, describing it as a strong political alternative.
“I am not a politician, but the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance is okay for me. From what we are seeing, there is strong support across many states,” he said.
On her part, activist Aisha Yesufu called for national unity, urging Nigerians to look beyond ethnic and regional divides.
“It is time for us to become a nation that works. When they tell you this is Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba, remind them that we are all Nigerians. We must unite,” she said.
