Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide under Muhammadu Buhari, has predicted that NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Rabi’u Kwankwaso could abandon the party if their goals are not met.
In a post on his verified X handle, Ahmad argued that Obi and Kwankwaso view the Nigeria Democratic Congress mainly as a temporary platform for the 2027 elections. He noted that conflicting political timelines and ambitions could create friction between party leader Seriake Dickson and the duo.
According to Ahmad, if Obi and Kwankwaso fail to achieve their objectives within the NDC, they will likely seek another political vehicle ahead of the 2031 elections for similar reasons. He stressed that Dickson appears focused on a long-term vision, not a quick electoral fix.
“It is clear that Dickson is building a sustainable political structure that could position him strongly for the presidency by 2031,” Ahmad wrote.