Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have converged in Abuja for a unity summit themed “One Voice, One Vision: In Unity We Win”, in a move widely seen as consolidating momentum for a potential political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.
The gathering, organised by the OK Movement, features notable speakers including Buba Galadima, activist Aisha Yesufu, and Isaac Fayose, alongside other political mobilisers drawn from across party lines.
The summit comes against the backdrop of mounting speculation that Obi and Kwankwaso may soon defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking to journalists, Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, disclosed that discussions with the NDC are “about 90 percent” complete, with only minor issues outstanding. He added that both leaders could finalise their move “by Monday or Tuesday next week,” noting, “I believe him, Peter Obi, and some others will be joining the NDC.”
The planned defection is believed to be linked to the protracted leadership crisis within the ADC, which has created uncertainty within the party. The situation was further complicated after the Supreme Court of Nigeria nullified a controversial status quo order and returned the dispute to a lower court, effectively reopening the contest for control without resolving it.
The OK Movement, which was unveiled in April to promote a possible Obi-Kwankwaso joint ticket, has since intensified mobilisation efforts, with hundreds of supporters already registered for the Abuja summit.
The convergence of both camps signals a strategic push to unify opposition forces, potentially reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of 2027. If the anticipated defection materialises, it could alter party alignments, strengthen a third-force coalition, and pose a significant challenge to established political blocs.
