The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and the Obidient Movement have rejected claims by former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, that a Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket cannot win the 2027 election.
Both groups insisted that Obi and Kwankwaso have proven records in public office and enjoy broad political support that could strengthen their chances in the next presidential poll.
Ganduje had described the proposed NDC ticket as dead on arrival, arguing that neither Obi nor Kwankwaso possessed the leadership record or political legacy needed to emerge victorious in a presidential election.
He also questioned their popularity and achievements in Anambra and Kano states.
Reacting to the remarks, NDC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Abdulmumin Abdulsalam, dismissed Ganduje’s comments.
“He is just blabbing.”
Abdulsalam argued that the former APC chairman had lost political relevance in Kano State and expressed confidence that the NDC would perform strongly in future elections because of Kwankwaso’s political influence.
“We are confident of clearing all the state Assembly seats. We are also confident of winning the senatorial, House of Reps and governorship elections as well.”
He also maintained that Obi’s performance in the 2023 presidential election demonstrated his nationwide appeal, adding that the current economic challenges could attract even greater support for him in northern Nigeria.
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko, also faulted Ganduje’s assessment.
Tanko questioned Ganduje’s credibility and defended Obi’s record as governor of Anambra State.
“He left N75bn in the coffers of Anambra State.”
He also praised Kwankwaso’s achievements in Kano State, citing infrastructure development and education programmes that sponsored students to study abroad as evidence of his leadership record.
