NDC denies viral post inviting Peter Obi, Kwankwaso into party ahead of 2027 polls
A wave of controversy has trailed a social media post attributed to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), which invited former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and New Nigeria Peoples
A wave of controversy has trailed a social media post attributed to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), which invited former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to join its platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The message, shared on X on Sunday, suggested a limited window for both opposition figures to secure the party’s presidential ticket before its primary deadline.
The post, which featured an image of Obi and Kwankwaso shaking hands alongside the caption “Nigeria will be OK,” also indicated that only two weeks remained before the party’s deadline.
The publication quickly sparked political discussion, particularly amid growing speculation around a possible opposition realignment under the so-called “OK Movement,” which is reportedly mobilising support structures nationwide.
However, the NDC has distanced itself from the post, questioning its authenticity and warning against the circulation of fake accounts impersonating the party.
The party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan, said he could not verify the origin of the message, stressing that only officially verified communication channels should be regarded as authoritative.
“I’m not going to say I handle the party’s Twitter account. A journalist from another platform called me about it, and I told him I needed to verify from those responsible,” Morgan said.
He noted that similar incidents had occurred in the past, citing a report attributed to the party by Sahara Reporters, which he said was based on an unverified social media account.
“It’s possible that someone who is not even a member of the NDC created that account and made the comment, which Sahara Reporters picked up and turned into news,” he added.
Morgan maintained that he had not seen the latest post but expressed strong reservations about its authenticity.
“So, this one you’re referring to now—I haven’t seen it—but I also do not want to believe it is from a verified handle. I believe all our official handles are verified. If it’s not from a verified handle, then it is not from us,” he said.
Reiterating the party’s position, he emphasised that numerous fake accounts exist across social media platforms, misleading the public with unauthorised statements.
“If it’s not from our verified handle, it’s not from us. If you check today, there are many Facebook accounts, Twitter accounts, and others claiming to represent the NDC. That is not correct. All our official handles are verified,” Morgan stated.
The development comes amid heightened political realignments ahead of 2027, with speculation mounting over possible coalitions among opposition figures.
The situation is further complicated by internal disputes within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where a lingering leadership tussle—now before the Supreme Court—has raised concerns about the party’s preparedness for the elections.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set May 30, 2026, as the deadline for submitting party membership registers and nominations of candidates, a timeline that some opposition parties argue is too tight for effective preparation.
As political maneuvering intensifies, attention remains on whether Obi and Kwankwaso will pursue a joint ticket under any platform or maintain separate ambitions as the race to 2027 gathers momentum.
