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peter-ndc.webpThe presidential bid of Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is facing resistance from northern political stakeholders. The Arewa Consultative Forum says the NDC remains “largely unknown” in the North, while the Arewa Youth Consultative Council cites distrust over Obi’s alleged sympathy for IPOB. Some northern youths have burnt campaign posters, and a Kano lawmaker recently defected back to the APC. However, NDC officials insist the party is gaining ground through youth mobilisation.
Key Points:
The NDC’s lack of visibility in the North could limit its vote share in 2027.
Allegations of Obi’s IPOB sympathy may alienate northern voters regardless of Kwankwaso’s influence.
Kwankwaso’s once‑solid Kano base may be eroding, weakening the ticket’s northern appeal.
Youth mobilisation efforts could counter traditional voting patterns if sustained.
Economic hardship and insecurity create openings for new parties, but trust remains a hurdle.
The NDC must increase its grassroots presence and address northern concerns about Obi’s past statements to build credibility before 2027.
Sources: The Punch
