The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially released its timetable for primary elections and the sale of nomination forms for all elective positions, including the presidency, governorship, and National and State Houses of Assembly, ahead of the 2027 general elections. This development comes days after two prominent former presidential candidates from the 2023 elections, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the NDC.
Background of the Political Realignment
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso were presidential candidates in the 2023 general election under the Labour Party and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), respectively. However, they abandoned their former parties as part of a broader alignment and realignment strategy to pursue their political ambitions for the 2027 elections. Initially, both politicians defected to the ADC, but they soon resigned from that party amid indications that the ADC's presidential ticket would likely go to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Consequently, they moved to the NDC.
Projected Ticket and Primary Schedule
Within the NDC, Peter Obi is widely expected to emerge as the party's presidential candidate, with Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate. However, the official confirmation of this ticket will depend on the outcome of the primaries, the schedule for which has now been announced. The NDC has begun the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for all positions, with the primary elections set to follow the established timeline.
The party's announcement was made via its official social media channels, signaling a new phase in the buildup to the 2027 elections. Political analysts are closely watching the NDC's moves, as the alliance between Obi and Kwankwaso could reshape the political landscape in Nigeria.
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