The Director-General of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Campaign Council, Ibrahim Abdulkarim, has called on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to join the alliance supporting Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Abdulkarim emphasized the need for opposition leaders to unite to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the appeal on Arise News, highlighting the NDC's potential as a platform for opposition unity.
According to Abdulkarim, Peter Obi has emerged as the NDC's presidential candidate, while Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has agreed to work with him. He stressed that the opposition must come together to win, noting that the coalition can happen on the NDC platform. Kwankwaso had previously dropped his ambition, and Abdulkarim urged Atiku and other opposition figures to join the alliance, which would strengthen its national reach.
Abdulkarim dismissed comparisons between the NDC's campaign structure and the Obidient movement, which supports Obi. He argued that a political party should not be compared to a support group, citing that the NDC has over 1,000 support groups. He expressed no issues with the Obidient movement, considering them part of the NDC.
Addressing concerns about electoral fraud ahead of the 2027 elections, Abdulkarim urged Nigerians who fear their votes may not count to support the NDC. He assured that the party would campaign peacefully across the country and has developed a program to protect voters' choices. This program aims to ensure that voters' voices are heard.
The NDC's campaign strategy focuses on reaching every corner of the country peacefully. Abdulkarim expressed confidence in the party's ability to achieve a wider national reach with the support of other opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar. He emphasized that their participation would be crucial in strengthening the alliance.
As the 2027 presidential election approaches, opposition leaders are seeking to form alliances to challenge the ruling APC. The NDC's efforts to unite opposition leaders have gained attention, with Abdulkarim's call to Atiku Abubakar being a significant development. The outcome of these efforts remains to be seen as the election draws near.
The 2027 presidential election is expected to be a significant contest, with various political parties and alliances vying for power. The NDC's strategy and Abdulkarim's appeals to opposition leaders will likely play a crucial role in shaping the election's outcome. Nigerians will be watching closely as the political landscape evolves.
Key points
- NDC campaign DG Ibrahim Abdulkarim urges Atiku Abubakar to join Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's alliance.
- The NDC has over 1,000 support groups and aims to campaign peacefully across the country.
- Abdulkarim emphasizes the need for opposition unity to defeat the ruling APC in the 2027 presidential election.
