NDC will decide whether I’ll be presidential candidate or Obi’s running mate: Kwankwaso
Former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso says the Nigeria Democratic Congress will decide whether he will be the party’s presidential candidate or a running mate to Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election.
Mr Kwankwaso, who was the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, polled 1,496,687 votes nationwide in the last general election.
When asked whether he would agree to work with Mr Obi in any position, he said the decision would be made by NDC.
“That is a decision the party will make,” Mr Kwankwaso said.
He also said that his new political party had yet to zone its presidential ticket to any region, adding that the party would decide within a few days.
“This debate is still ongoing within the NDC party on whether the presidential ticket should remain in the North or be moved to the South.
“I am certain that within the next few days, it will be resolved and we will know the appropriate decision,” Mr Kwankwaso said.
Mr Obi and Mr Kwankwaso had earlier announced their defection to the NDC, citing internal crisis and court cases involving the African Democratic Congress.
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