A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has hinted at the possibility of a joint presidential ticket with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that Kwankwaso spoke on Sunday during a live interview on Trust TV.
The former Kano State governor said the ideologies of the Obidient Movement and the Kwankwasiyya Movement were closely aligned.
When asked if Nigerians should expect an Obi-Kwankwaso ticket under the NDC, he said, “I believe so, and taking into the party, I think that is their mindset.”
Kwankwaso said discussions between both camps showed they shared similar political objectives.
“In recent times, we actually tried to check what the Obidients were up to politically and what they want to do for Nigeria, and of course, when we compare the two movements, we realised that our goal is more or less the same,” he said.
According to Kwankwaso, both groups are focused on improving governance and addressing the needs of young Nigerians.
He stated, “In summary, we want to make Nigeria a better place for all of us, especially the young men and women who need the attention of government.
“They don’t need too much. Just basic things like education, job opportunities, security, and so on and so forth.”
Kwankwaso added that experts from both camps were comparing policy blueprints as discussions continued.
He added, “These are the issues that are on the ground, and we also agree that experts will look at our blueprint and their blueprint, so that they can compare and see.
“In fact, we have gone so far, but based on our discussions with them, I believe we have one target: to make Nigeria a better place.”