In a significant shift within Nigeria’s political landscape, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and ex-Kano State governor Musa Kwankwaso have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC),
Both leaders were presented with their membership cards in Abuja, the nation’s capital, following a closed-door meeting with party executives, an event that drew reactions from supporters.
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Their defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) comes amid widening political realignments among opposition figures seeking a stronger coalition.
Welcoming the duo, former Bayelsa State governor and NDC national leader Seriake Dickson described their entry as a turning point for the party’s vision of national transformation.
He emphasised that the NDC remains united and free from internal divisions, positioning itself as a stable platform capable of delivering governance.
Addressing party members, Obi urged supporters to avoid internal conflicts and legal battles, stressing the importance of unity and focus.
He maintained that the party’s priority should be addressing the pressing challenges facing Nigerians, including insecurity and economic hardship.
According to him, the NDC is determined to build a government that restores confidence and improves the quality of life for citizens.
Kwankwaso, on his part, called for mass participation, encouraging Nigerians to register with the party as it expands its grassroots presence nationwide.
He disclosed that his supporters had already begun the registration process, signaling early mobilization efforts.
The development follows prolonged crises within the ADC, where leadership disputes and litigation created deep divisions and weakened party cohesion.
Obi, in particular, cited these internal challenges and a lack of shared direction as key reasons for his departure, noting that his decision was guided by the need for a more functional and unified political platform.
