Kaduna NDC endorses Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket
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The Kaduna chapter of Nigeria's National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially endorsed the Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket for the 2026 presidential election. This endorsement boosts the ticket's appeal in northern Nigeria, a key battleground for the election. The move comes as the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares to announce its primary results, increasing competition in the race.
Reported Facts
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- •The Kaduna NDC formally backed the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket on May 20, 2026.
- •Peter Obi was screened and cleared by the NDC for the presidential primaries on May 20, 2026.
- •Peter Obi met with Rabiu Kwankwaso after securing clearance for the NDC presidential primaries.
- •The APC scheduled the declaration of its presidential primary results for May 23, 2026.
- •Donald Duke and two others rejected consensus for the PRP presidential primaries on May 23, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Kaduna NDC's endorsement leads to increased support for the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket in northern Nigeria then the ticket could gain a critical advantage in a region that often decides Nigeria's presidential elections, improving their chances against the APC candidate.
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