BREAKING: ADC Rocked as Obi, Kwankwaso Finalise Shock Defection Deal

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is grappling with internal uncertainty following indications that key political figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, are set to defect to a new political platform ahead of upcoming elections.

In a developing twist, Kwankwaso has reportedly directed his supporters to resign from the ADC in preparation for his planned defection to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) next week. The former leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who only recently aligned with the ADC, is expected to join the NDC alongside Obi, whose defection is also said to be imminent.

Sources within the political circles suggest that both leaders are positioning themselves for a joint presidential ticket under the NDC, a move that could significantly reshape the opposition landscape.

Furthermore, lawmakers who previously defected from the NNPP to the ADC are said to be preparing to exit the party, with plans to follow Kwankwaso into the NDC. Similar discussions are reportedly ongoing among legislators aligned with Obi within the ADC.

Efforts by some coalition leaders to halt the wave of defections are underway but appear unlikely to succeed. Reports indicate that Kwankwaso’s political bloc held a crucial meeting with NDC leadership recently to finalize arrangements for the transition.

The unfolding developments have raised concerns about the stability of the ADC and the broader implications for opposition party dynamics in the country.