Peter Obi emerges NDC presidential candidate, picks Kwankwaso as running mate

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, announced Saturday. Following his official confirmation, the former Anambra State governor unveiled former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate, creating a potential North-South political combination. National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, described Obi as a 'talk-and-do leader,' noting his record as governor reflects commitment to keeping promises, including his pledge to serve only four terms. The movement emphasized that Obi's public affirmation of serving only four years, documented at the party level, reinforces his message of accountability and trust in leadership. This development adds another major contender to the 2027 presidential race, with political analysts likely to view the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket as a strategic move combining Southeast and Northwest political blocs.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/31/peter-obi-talk-and-do-leader-obidient-movement/