Obi and Kwankwaso Supporters Meet in Abuja Amid 2027 Defection Talks
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- •Obi and Kwankwaso held a closed-door meeting with NDC leaders on May 3, 2026.
- •Supporters of Obi and Kwankwaso convened a unity summit in Abuja on May 2, 2026, amid talks of defection.
- •The APC spokesman publicly criticized Obi and Kwankwaso on May 4, 2026, calling their actions unserious.
- •Buba Galadima announced on May 3, 2026, that Obi and Kwankwaso would reveal their new political platform the following day.
- •Kwankwaso's planned defection has received mixed reactions from his supporters as of early May 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Obi and Kwankwaso successfully consolidate support within the NDC the NDC could become a stronger contender in the 2027 elections, challenging the dominance of the APC and reshaping voter alliances across Nigeria.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)2027: After defection, Peter Obi begs Tinubu’s govt, judiciary not to cause crisis in NDCAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Obi, Kwankwaso unserious, seeking free platform — APC spokesmanAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC ahead of 2027 electionsAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)JUST IN: Obi, Kwankwaso hold closed-door meeting with NDC leaders