BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
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The Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Mr.Peter Obi and a former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have formally joined the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of 2027 general elections.
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The two politicians had earlier on Sunday announced their resignation from the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
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The National Leader of NDC Senator Seriake Dickson announced that Obi and Kwankwaso joined NDC during a press conference in Abuja, which was attended by both politicians.
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Dickson remarked that the partnership of Obi and Kwankwaso would make Nigeria “OK,” using the abbreviation of their surnames.
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Other political heavyweights present at the unveiling included Aisha Binani, the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 governorship candidate for Adamawa; Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central; and Kwankwaso’s ally, Buba Galadima.
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In his address, Kwankwaso stated that the NDC’s ideology, which focuses on education and empowerment, aligns with his own.
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Obi added that he and Kwankwaso would collaborate with NDC stakeholders to build a Nigeria that works for everyone.
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He also urged the government not to interfere with the NDC, alleging past interference with the NNPP, Labour Party, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
