A fresh wave of political activity appears to be building ahead of the 2027 general elections as former governors Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are reportedly set to announce a new political platform on Monday.
The development was hinted on Saturday by Buba Galadima, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja organised by the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement.
Although Galadima did not officially name the platform, sources within opposition circles suggest that the two political heavyweights are concluding arrangements to align with a newly formed party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), allegedly linked to former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson.
According to a source familiar with the discussions, key figures have already completed necessary political steps ahead of the announcement.
“Both Obi, Kwankwaso and their chieftains were on ground between yesterday and this morning signing the relevant documents with Senator Dickson and the NDC leaders,” the source said.
The source also claimed the move was driven by lessons from previous opposition coalitions.
“We don’t want a repeat of what happened in the ADC. We discovered late that some arrangements were only meant to serve individual ambitions,” he added.
Galadima, while addressing supporters, warned that the announcement of the new platform could be followed by political attacks, particularly in the media and on social platforms.
“From Monday, when our leaders declare the platform they will run on, expect sponsored criticism and coordinated online attacks. We must be ready to respond intelligently and firmly,” he said.
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He urged supporters to remain alert and engage strategically, insisting that opposition figures would defend themselves if provoked.
Galadima also alleged that opposition politicians have faced sustained pressure and political suppression, claiming that several parties have been weakened ahead of the elections.
He further warned of possible escalation in political tensions as realignments intensify.
Speaking at the same gathering, Isaac Fayose expressed support for the emerging Obi-Kwankwaso alignment, describing it as a strong political combination capable of reshaping the 2027 race.
Activist Aisha Yesufu also called for unity among Nigerians, urging citizens to look beyond ethnic and regional divisions and focus on national development.
She emphasised that leadership and activism should be directed toward collective progress, not division, stressing the need for national cohesion ahead of the elections.
With Monday’s expected announcement, political observers say the opposition landscape may be heading into one of its most significant realignments in recent years.
