2027: Kwankwaso will be my partner, not spare tyre – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has said his administration would ensure that the office of the Vice President becomes an active partner in governance, not a ceremonial role. Obi made the statement on Saturday while accepting his affirmation as the party’s presidential candidate and announcing Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In a post on his X handle, Obi pledged to uphold the rule of law, strengthen democratic institutions, and ensure transparency in governance if elected president. According to him, adherence to the rule of law would be strictly enforced for both public officials and citizens in line with constitutional provisions. “The rule of law will be fiercely upheld, and adherence to it will be sacrosanct for both government officials and citizens alike, strictly in accordance with our constitutional frameworks,” he said. Obi al...