By Anwar Usman
Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Kwankwaso and Obi, were officially registered as members of the party on Sunday at its national secretariat in Abuja, where they obtained their membership cards, signalling their formal entry into the party.
It was reported that, Kwankwaso received his membership card first, followed by Obi, as party officials and supporters witnessed the process.
Their defection followed Obi’s resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), due to internal wrangling, while Kwankwaso had earlier revealed that he was engaged in “wide-ranging consultations” with the NDC.
The development follows a closed-door meeting held just hours earlier between the two leaders and top figures of the NDC at the Abuja residence of the party’s National Leader and former Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson.
The meeting, which took place at Dickson’s residence in Abuja, is believed to be part of broader efforts to consolidate opposition forces and build a formidable coalition ahead of the next general elections.
