Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, has nominated former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as his vice-presidential candidate.

The announcement came on Saturday shortly after Obi was officially affirmed as the NDC presidential flag bearer during the party’s nationwide primary elections.According to the report, Obi emerged as the party’s candidate unopposed, being the only aspirant who sought the NDC presidential ticket.His affirmation formed part of the party’s wider primary process conducted across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections.

During the event, party officials formally presented the NDC flag to Obi, confirming his status as the party’s standard bearer for the presidential contest.Representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were present at the exercise in line with electoral regulations.

The nomination of Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and a well-known political figure with significant influence in northern Nigeria, is expected to strengthen the NDC ticket as preparations for the 2027 election gather momentum.

The development follows Obi’s successful emergence as the party’s presidential candidate and signals the beginning of the party’s efforts to build a broad political coalition ahead of the national polls.The report focuses on the confirmation of Obi’s candidacy and his selection of Kwankwaso as his running mate for the upcoming presidential election.