Peter Obi Visits Kwankwaso After NDC Presidential Clearance

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, on Tuesday night paid a courtesy visit to former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, shortly after being cleared for the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The meeting between the two NDC leaders took place at Kwankwaso’s residence in Maitama, Abuja.

Confirming the visit in a post on his X account on Wednesday, Kwankwaso described Obi as “my brother” and expressed optimism about the future of the party.

“Last night, I received a courtesy visit from my brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, shortly after his successful screening as the presidential aspirant of our party, the NDC. The future is bright and full of promise,” Kwankwaso wrote.

The visit comes days after Obi and Kwankwaso formally joined the NDC in early May 2026 following their exit from the African Democratic Congress.

Their move has been widely viewed as a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, amid growing speculation that both politicians may contest on a joint presidential ticket.

On Tuesday, Obi was cleared by the NDC screening committee after reportedly emerging as the only aspirant to purchase the party’s presidential nomination form.

The two former governors, who contested the 2023 presidential election on separate political platforms, have reportedly been engaging in consultations aimed at strengthening the opposition against the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Photographs from the meeting showed both leaders in a relaxed atmosphere discussing political developments and the future of the party.