{"id":100170,"date":"2026-05-08T09:56:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=100170"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:35:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:35:45","slug":"will-peter-obi-and-kwankwaso-merge-as-ticket-holders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/will-peter-obi-and-kwankwaso-merge-as-ticket-holders\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Peter Obi and Kwankwaso merge as ticket holders?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xa8ls4c\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nWill a new political powerhouse emerge for the 2027 Nigerian elections? The recent move of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso into the NVC could reshape the presidential landscape.<\/p>\n<p>This analysis dives into the potential impact of these key figures joining forces. We explore whether former Governor Seriake Dickson can rally the South-South for Obi&#8217;s 2027 campaign, mirroring his 2023 success.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, can Rabiu Kwankwaso leverage his influence beyond Kano to secure broader support across Northern states? These strategic alliances and regional appeals are poised to significantly influence the outcome of the 2027 presidential election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will a new political powerhouse emerge for the 2027 Nigerian elections? The recent move of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso into the NVC could reshape the presidential landscape. This analysis dives into the potential impact of these key figures joining forces. 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