Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has reacted to reports that the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, reached a written agreement on a power-sharing arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, Ahmad said Kwankwaso appeared to have entered the alliance with a long-term political strategy, suggesting the former Kano State governor knew that victory in 2027 would be difficult.
His reaction followed comments by Kwankwaso in an interview in which he disclosed that he had a written agreement with Obi to serve only one four-year term if they win the 2027 presidential election.
According to Kwankwaso, the agreement provides that Obi would not contest the 2031 presidential election but would instead support his own presidential ambition.
Reacting, Ahmad wrote, “I read that Senator Kwankwaso said the agreement is for Mr Peter Obi to be on the ballot in 2027 and, regardless of the outcome, he will not contest in 2031 but instead support Kwankwaso’s presidential ambition.
“I like how Kwankwaso entered this political marriage with a clear long-term political strategy in mind, knowing that 2027 will not be feasible for them.”
Kwankwaso is Peter Obi’s running mate on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections.
The duo joined the NDC in May after leaving the African Democratic Congress, citing internal divisions and ongoing court cases within the party.
