The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have met with the party’s governorship, senatorial and other candidates as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting was held at the Obidient Movement Headquarters as the party continues efforts to strengthen its political structures and coordinate candidates across the country.
Obi and Kwankwaso used the engagement to interact with candidates contesting various elective positions under the NDC platform and discuss preparations for the forthcoming elections.
The meeting is significant as opposition parties continue to build structures ahead of what is expected to be a closely contested 2027 presidential election.
The NDC leadership has been working to translate the popularity enjoyed by Obi and Kwankwaso among sections of the electorate into a broader political structure capable of competing across different levels of government.
The engagement with candidates also provides an opportunity for the party’s national leadership to align its political message and campaign strategy ahead of the election.
Obi has continued to advocate a political agenda centred on economic transformation, institutional reform, security and improved governance, while Kwankwaso brings significant political influence, particularly in northern Nigeria.
The meeting comes against the backdrop of increasing political realignments ahead of 2027, with major parties and opposition groups seeking to consolidate their structures and attract influential political figures.
The NDC is expected to intensify engagements with its candidates and grassroots supporters as the election season progresses.
The meeting between the two leading figures and the party’s candidates signals the beginning of a more coordinated phase of the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.