In a strategic move ahead of the 2027 general elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), recently hosted members of the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum at his residence in Abuja. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, was aimed at strengthening alliances and garnering support for the proposed Peter Obi/Kwankwaso ticket under the NDC platform.
The delegation was led by Dr. S. N. Okeke, Chairman of the Ohanaeze Council of Elders for the 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory, along with former Enugu State Governor Okwesilieze Nwodo. During the gathering, the elders expressed their full backing for the Obi-Kwankwaso partnership, praising the growing relationship between the two political figures.
Kwankwaso, in a post on X, revealed that the elders commended the synergy within the NDC and assured the movement of substantial electoral support from the South-East and other parts of the South. He also reiterated his commitment to the OK Movement and the NDC, expressing satisfaction with his working relationship with Peter Obi.
The former governor emphasized that the party remains resolute in its quest to secure victory in the 2027 elections. Photos from the event show Kwankwaso engaging with the elders, highlighting the collaborative spirit as the NDC builds momentum for the upcoming polls.