The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced plans to align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 presidential election, in a move seen as part of a broader opposition coalition strategy.
NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, confirmed that the party would collaborate with the ADC at the presidential level while still fielding candidates for other elective positions.
Johnson emphasized that despite the recent exit of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the NNPP remains committed to participating fully in the upcoming general elections.
According to him, “The NNPP will continue to contest elections. Although at the presidential level we will align with the ADC, we will still present candidates across other levels.”
Kwankwaso’s defection, which is expected to be formalised in Kano, follows weeks of consultations involving leaders of the influential Kwankwasiyya movement and senior figures within the ADC. Johnson disclosed that discussions among opposition leaders culminated in a consensus to unite under a common platform to strengthen their chances against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The NNPP spokesperson dismissed concerns that Kwankwaso’s exit could weaken the party, insisting that the alliance reflects a strategic realignment aimed at offering Nigerians a viable alternative in 2027.
In recent weeks, Kwankwaso has intensified political engagements with key opposition stakeholders, including former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and Bayelsa West senator Seriake Dickson. These meetings are widely interpreted as part of efforts to build a formidable opposition bloc.
Political analysts say the emerging alliance signals a coordinated attempt by opposition forces to consolidate support and mount a stronger challenge to the APC’s dominance at the federal level.
The development also comes amid growing internal tensions within the Kwankwasiyya movement, particularly following the defection of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf to the APC alongside several lawmakers. Kwankwaso has openly criticised the move, describing it as a betrayal, further deepening divisions within his political base.
As political alignments continue to shift, attention is now focused on how the proposed NNPP-ADC partnership will reshape the opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
