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Africa

Obi-Kwankwaso movement rejects calls to hand structure to NDC

Source: Punch Nigeria · 23 Sep 2026, 10:34 UTC
Obi-Kwankwaso movement rejects calls to hand structure to NDC
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement says it will retain its political structure ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 election, rejecting any plan to collapse or transfer the organisation to the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The movement’s position was reported by Punch Nigeria, which provided no further details about its plans or leadership.

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has said it will not collapse its organisation or surrender its political structure to the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 election. Punch Nigeria reported the movement’s position but did not provide details about when the decision was taken, who announced it or what prompted the reported calls for the structure to be transferred. The statement indicates that the movement intends to preserve its own organisation as preparations for the next general election develop.

It does not set out whether the group plans to contest independently, form an alliance or pursue another electoral arrangement. No further information was provided in the supplied report about the Nigeria Democratic Congress or the expected effect of the movement’s decision on wider opposition politics.

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