2027 alliances taking shape? What happened in Abuja is raising questions

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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso hosted some leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja on Monday.

Among those who visited him was Mohammed Bakin, the party’s national vice-chairman for the North-West. The meeting took place at Kwankwaso’s residence in the nation’s capital.

Reports indicate that the NDC leaders used the meeting to invite Kwankwaso to join their party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In recent weeks, there has been increasing speculation that Kwankwaso, who is associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), may align with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, for the next election.

Last week, supporters of both politicians launched what they described as the “OK Movement” to mobilise support for them.

Meanwhile, the ADC is grappling with internal leadership challenges that could impact its prospects in the 2027 elections.

On April 22, the Supreme Court of Nigeria reserved judgement in a case involving two rival factions within the party, one led by former Senate President, David Mark, and another by Nafiu Bala.

Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed May 30, 2026, as the deadline for political parties to submit their membership lists and nominate candidates.

However, some opposition parties have urged INEC to extend the deadline for party primaries to the end of July.

These parties include the ADC, a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the New Nigeria Peoples Party.

They argue that the current timetable could place them at a disadvantage.

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