The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, says the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has committed to serving only one four-year term if elected president in the 2027 general election.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Kwankwaso said he and Obi signed a formal agreement committing to a single term in office to uphold the principle of power rotation.
According to him, the arrangement would see Obi serve from 2027 to 2031, after which he would support the return of the presidency to Northern Nigeria.
Asked whether he believed Obi would honour the agreement, Kwankwaso said he had confidence in the former Anambra State governor.
“Based on what I now know about him, I don’t think he will change his mind when the time comes,” he said.
Kwankwaso also said an NDC administration would be open to dialogue with terrorists and other armed groups as part of efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.
He explained that negotiations would complement military operations and other security measures, stressing that dialogue would not replace the use of force where necessary.
“Of course, we will talk to everybody,” he said, adding that security agencies would continue to take decisive action against criminal groups.
The former Kano State governor also argued that communities affected by insecurity often know those responsible for attacks and where they operate. He said an NDC government would rebuild trust between residents and security agencies to improve intelligence gathering.
Explaining his decision to run alongside Obi, Kwankwaso said both leaders share similar views on governance and national development.
“Peter is a very serious politician who has the country at heart. When we compared our policy blueprints, we realised we shared the same vision, with only minor differences. That made it easy for us to work together,” he said.
