Supporters of former Anambra and Kano governors, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, are set to hold a unity summit in Abuja as political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections gather pace.

Summit to push unity agenda

The event, themed ‘One Voice, One Vision: In Unity We Win’, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the Federal Capital Territory.

Organisers say the summit is aimed at aligning political interests and strengthening collaboration among supporters of both leaders.

Key figures billed to speak

A flyer shared by the OK Movement shows that several political figures and activists are expected to speak at the event.

Among them are Buba Galadima of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), activist Aisha Yesufu, Isaac Fayose, Moses Paul of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Adebayo Adefolaseye, the group’s south-west coordinator.

As of the time of filing this report, about 428 participants had registered for the summit.

Defection rumours gain momentum

The planned gathering comes amid growing speculation that Obi and Kwankwaso may defect from the ADC to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, said discussions with the NDC have reached an advanced stage.

According to him, the move has received the backing of stakeholders and could be finalised within days.

“I believe him, Peter Obi, and some others will be joining the NDC,” Mohammed said.

ADC crisis fuels uncertainty

The ongoing leadership crisis within the ADC is believed to be a major factor behind the potential defection.

The Supreme Court recently set aside a status quo order in the dispute and returned the case to the Federal High Court, leaving the leadership issue unresolved.

Observers say the uncertainty may affect the party’s readiness ahead of key electoral timelines.

OK Movement backs joint ticket push

Supporters of both politicians had earlier launched the OK Movement in April to mobilise support for a possible joint presidential ticket in 2027.

The Abuja summit is expected to further consolidate that effort as political alignments continue to take shape.