Igbo Elders Back Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket, Meet Kwankwaso

The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Wednesday, hosted a delegation of the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum at his Abuja residence.

Naija News reports that Kwankwaso disclosed this in a post on 𝕏, saying the group pledged support for the proposed Peter Obi/Kwankwaso ticket under the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to the former Kano State governor, the delegation was led by Dr S. N. Okeke, Chairman of the Ohanaeze Council of Elders for the 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside former Enugu State governor, Okwesilieze Nwodo.

He said the elders commended the growing relationship between him and the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Kwankwaso added that the delegation assured the movement of electoral support across the South-East and other parts of the South.

The former governor said he was pleased to receive the delegation and discuss the state of the nation with them.

Kwankwaso wrote, “I was deeply honoured to host a high-powered solidarity visit from the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum at my residence in Abuja.

“The delegation was led by Dr. S. N. Okeke, Chairman of the Ohanaeze Council of Elders for the 19 States and the FCT, alongside former Governor of Enugu State, Okwesilieze Nwodo.

“The elders expressed strong appreciation for the growing and cordial partnership between myself and His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). They pledged their unwavering support for the Obi/Kwankwaso ticket and assured the movement of massive electoral backing across the South-East and the wider Southern region.”

The former governor said he thanked the elders for the visit and for the opportunity to exchange views on national issues.

Kwankwaso added, “In my response, I thanked the delegation for their visit and for the opportunity to exchange views on the state of the nation.

“Reflecting on the historic North-South East political dynamics, I expressed delight at the excellent and productive relationship I continue to enjoy with HE Peter Obi.

“I also reaffirmed my total commitment to the OK Movement and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), emphasising our resolute determination to deliver victory for the party in the upcoming elections.”

See photos from the meeting below: