NDC official says Obi will be Nigeria's next president, predicts 2027 upset
NDC Director of New Media and Strategic Communications Theo Abu Agada declared on September 25, 2026 that Peter Obi will be the next president of Nigeria and predicted the country would experience its biggest political upset in history during the 2027 election. Agada made the comment on social media platform X, thanking Obi for clarifying that supporting groups such as the OK Movement, Obidient Movement and Kwankwasiyya must obtain approval from him and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso before taking any action. Agada wrote, “A big thank you to my presidential candidate, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, the next President of Nigeria, by the special grace of God and the votes of the Nigerian people… We are together on this project, and Nigerians are going to witness the biggest political upset in our modern history. Be there and be part of history.” The statement comes amid Obi’s emphasis that NDC is the political party they all belong to and that he did not borrow money from any bank during his tenure as Anambra State governor.
This proclamation highlights the NDC’s firm backing of Obi’s candidacy and aims to energize supporters ahead of the 2027 polls. It also underscores the alliance between Obi’s movement and the NDC, potentially shaping opposition strategies and voter perceptions. However, as the claim originates from a party official, readers should treat it as partisan optimism rather than a guaranteed outcome.
What should you know? Monitor how other political actors respond to this endorsement, watch for Obi’s campaign activities and any official statements from INEC regarding the 2027 election timetable, and consider the broader political landscape as parties position themselves for the upcoming vote.