BREAKING: Obi, Kwankwaso officially defect to NDC

After weeks of speculation surrounding their political future amid the crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and his counterpart in the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have officially moved to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

The two political heavyweights made their decision known during a visit to the residence of the NDC National Leader, Seriake Dickson, where they met with key figures in the party.

Obi and Kwankwaso reportedly arrived at about 5:14 p.m. and engaged in closed-door consultations with Dickson and other party stakeholders, signaling a new phase in their political journey.

The meeting later went into a closed-door session and ended at about 6:45 p.m.

Speaking after the meeting, Kwankwaso called on supporters and political associates to rally behind the NDC, urging wider participation in the party.

Obi, on his part, reportedly advised party members against resorting to litigation, encouraging internal resolution of disputes.

The development is seen as a major boost for the NDC, with both politicians commanding strong grassroots followings across different regions of the country.