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Obi & Kwankwaso Join Forces, Shake Up Nigerian Politics

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Published
May 4, 2026
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1:27
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May 4, 2026

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Two prominent Nigerian opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have switched parties, joining the Nigeria Democratic Congress. This move could pave the way for a joint presidential ticket, challenging incumbent President Bola Tinubu. Obi and Kwankwaso, former governors with strong regional support, aim to unite the country and appeal to young v…

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Two prominent Nigerian opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have switched parties, joining the Nigeria Democratic Congress. This move could pave the way for a joint presidential ticket, challenging incumbent President Bola Tinubu. Obi and Kwankwaso, former governors with strong regional support, aim to unite the country and appeal to young voters. Their entry into the NDC has sparked speculation about a potential Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, which could significantly impact Nigerias polit

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