2027: Why NDC exempted Peter Obi, Kwankwaso from anti-defection oath

By Lawrence Agbo

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has explained why its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were excluded from the party’s newly introduced anti-defection oath.

NDC National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, said the requirement was designed primarily for candidates seeking legislative offices and not for…