Peter Obi picks Kwankwaso as vice-presidential candidate
Peter Obi has chosen Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate for the upcoming presidential election. The announcement was made after Obi was officially confirmed as the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate. Both Obi and Kwankwaso recently left the African Democratic Congress to join the NDC, citing internal issues in their former party. The pairing is seen as a significant move that could impact the political landscape in Nigeria.
Key takeaways
- Peter Obi announced Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election.
- The announcement came after Obi was confirmed as the NDC’s presidential candidate following the party’s primary.
- Both politicians defected from the African Democratic Congress to the NDC due to internal divisions and court cases.
- The NDC believes the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will strengthen its chances in the forthcoming presidential contest.
- Obi is popular in the South-East and South-South, while Kwankwaso has significant influence in Kano and Northern Nigeria.
