Bashir Ahmad warns Obi, Kwankwaso may quit NDC over unmet 2027 election goals

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad says Peter Obi and his running mate Rabi’u Kwankwaso will abandon the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) if their 2027 election expectations are not met. Ahmad made the claim on his verified X account, noting that both politicians view the party merely as a vehicle for the upcoming election and may move to another platform ahead of 2031 should their goals fall short. He added that NDC national leader Seriake Dickson is focused on building a long-term political structure aimed at a presidential bid in 2031, creating a mismatch in timelines and objectives between the leadership and the Obi‑Kwankwaso camp.

This matters because the potential defection of two high‑profile figures could destabilise the NDC just as it seeks to position itself as a credible opposition force ahead of the 2027 general elections. For voters, it raises questions about party loyalty, the sincerity of political alliances, and how such shifts might affect the strength of the opposition and ultimately their choices at the polls.

If Obi and Kwankwaso actually leave, which alternative platforms might they join, and how would that reshape the political landscape ahead of 2027 and 2031? Would you still support a party whose leaders appear to be using it as a stepping stone, or would you look for groups with clearer, long‑term visions for Nigeria?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/11/obi-kwankwaso-likely-to-dump-ndc-buharis-ex-aide/