A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Buba Galadima, has disclosed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, are set to exit the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the coming days.
Galadima made the disclosure on Saturday in Abuja, noting that the planned exit is part of ongoing political consultations and coalition-building efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said both leaders had been involved in high-level engagements with key stakeholders across the country, aimed at forging a united opposition platform capable of mounting a credible challenge in the next electoral cycle.
According to him, arrangements had been concluded for their defection, with an official announcement expected shortly, although he did not disclose the political platform they intend to join.
Sources close to the development indicated that Obi and Kwankwaso, alongside their loyalists, had finalised documentation and were aligning with a broader coalition movement currently taking shape.
The development comes amid reported internal disagreements within the ADC, particularly over zoning arrangements, leadership structure and the party’s strategy for the 2027 elections.
Political analysts say the anticipated exit of the two prominent figures could trigger fresh realignments within the opposition, as political actors intensify efforts to build a formidable alliance.
They added that the move, if confirmed, may significantly reshape Nigeria’s political landscape and influence the configuration of alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
