NNPP Cautions Peter Obi, NDC Over Kwankwaso: “Once A Betrayer Always A Betrayer”

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has come under fire from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for selecting Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso as Peter Obi’s running mate ahead of the 2027 election.

The decision was deemed a grave error by the NNPP. It cautioned the NDC that Kwankwaso’s previous political behavior might cause issues for the party later on.

Ogini Olaposi, the National Secretary-General of the party, stated the stance in a statement released on Monday, September 7.

Olaposi asserted that the NDC ought to have reevaluated Kwankwaso’s choice as Obi’s running mate due to his actions following his 2023 presidential campaign on the NNPP platform.

“Kwankwaso dragged a party that brought him to the limelight in the presidential contest, freely gave him a platform and did all it could to support him. Once a betrayer, always a betrayer, and posterity will prove us right,” Olaposi said.

Additionally, he charged that the former governor of Kano State was involved in the crisis that plagued the NNPP following the 2023 election and caused some party members to leave.

The NNPP secretary-general also denied allegations that Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, the party’s founder, had given the party to Kwankwaso.

He maintained that the NNPP was never given to Kwankwaso and instead belonged to its Board of Trustees.

Additionally, Olaposi cautioned that the NDC would not win the 2027 presidential election based solely on Peter Obi’s popularity.

He contended that before choosing a vise presidential candidate, voters would also take into account the candidate’s record and political background.

In the world of politics, it is often observed that many politicians are driven by a relentless desire to undermine their opponents. They tend to seek out any weakness, mistake, or controversy as an opportunity to discredit and diminish their rivals, rather than focusing on constructive dialogue or genuine governance. This constant pursuit of bringing others down underscores the competitive and sometimes perilous nature of political life, where personal gain and strategic advantage often take precedence over unity and progress.