The New Nigeria People’s Party has raised concerns over an alleged attempt by former leaders to collapse its structure in support of a Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket in the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a swift reaction, the NDC leadership denied the allegation, saying the opposition was delusional for coming up with such an allegation.
The fresh war of words comes days after the NNPP denied reports of a secret pact to align with the NDC for an Obi-Kwankwaso joint ticket, insisting it only nominated a placeholder presidential candidate to meet electoral timelines while keeping its options open for future political alliances.
Two months ago, the immediate past National Chairman of the NNPP, Bala Yusuf, had denied the speculation that he was working with the Kwankwasiyya Movement to collapse and align the presidential and vice presidential slots for the O-K ticket in solidarity with his principal, Kwankwaso.
The former NNPP chair clarified in an interview held on the sidelines of the party’s 11th National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja.
