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BREAKING NEWS: Obi, Kwankwaso Officially Joins NDC in Abuja as Sen. Dickson Declares War on “Status Quo Ante Bellum,” Urges Unity Without Litigation
In a major political realignment that could reshape Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of future elections, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, have formally joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following their official resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The high-profile defection took place on Sunday at the national secretariat of the NDC in Abuja, where party leaders and supporters gathered to receive the two influential political figures and others into their new political home.
Their entry into the NDC marks a significant boost for the opposition party, signaling a potential consolidation of political forces seeking to challenge the existing power structure. Both Obi and Kwankwaso, known for their strong grassroots appeal and reformist postures, are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping the party’s direction and national strategy.
Welcoming the duo, the National Leader of the NDC and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, expressed confidence in the party’s evolving strength and ideological stance.
“I want to welcome you to the party that doesn’t know what is called status quo ante bellum,” Dickson declared, emphasizing the party’s resolve to break away from traditional political norms and chart a new course for governance in Nigeria.
In his remarks, Peter Obi called for internal cohesion and discipline among party members, warning against actions that could destabilize the party’s foundation. He stressed the importance of unity and collective purpose as the party grows.
“Please let there be no litigation. Party members, please don’t go to court. We want to build a party, we are not lawyers,” Obi stated.
Political observers say the movement of Obi and Kwankwaso into the NDC could trigger further defections and recalibrations within Nigeria’s opposition blocs, as parties continue to position themselves for future electoral contests.
The development comes at a time when political alliances and party loyalties remain fluid, with stakeholders across the country closely watching how this new alignment will influence the balance of power in Nigeria’s democratic space.