Galadima: Obi, Kwankwaso Will Win 2027 If Election Is Free and Fair

Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed confidence in the electoral prospects of the party’s presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, saying they would win the 2027 presidential election if the process is free, fair and credible.

Galadima made the statement on Thursday, September 24, 2026, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He also said that the outcome of the election remained uncertain, stating that only God and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu know what will happen in 2027.

Galadima Raises Concern Over Electoral Process

According to Galadima, the major condition for determining the strength of the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket is the credibility of the electoral process. He argued that the pair would emerge victorious if Nigerians are allowed to freely choose their preferred candidates without interference.

Galadima said: “Peter Obi and Kwankwaso will win this election if it is free, fair, and credible unless there is someone with a machinery willing to take it away from them.” His comments were presented as his political assessment rather than an established prediction of the election result.

The NDC chieftain also alleged that opposition politicians had faced coordinated attacks, although the reports of his interview do not establish those allegations independently. He maintained that the opposition must be prepared for the 2027 contest if allowed to participate fully.

Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket Described as ‘Healing Ticket’

Galadima also defended the relationship between Obi and Kwankwaso amid questions about whether differences between their political constituencies could affect the NDC campaign.

He said the two politicians remained close and were working together, describing their combination as a “healing ticket.” According to Galadima, their political backgrounds and support bases complement each other and are being brought together under one presidential ticket.

The comments come amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Earlier reports indicated that supporters associated with the Obidient and Kwankwasiyya movements had backed efforts toward a joint Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, while the NDC has presented the alliance as part of its broader opposition strategy.

Galadima has also previously called for greater attention to the credibility of the electoral process, arguing that a free, fair and transparent election is more important than simply bringing opposition groups together around a single candidate.

OGM News Conclusion

Galadima’s latest comments place electoral credibility at the centre of his argument for the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket. While he expressed confidence in the NDC candidates, the actual outcome of the 2027 election will depend on voters, the electoral process and the official results declared by the relevant authorities.

As political parties prepare for the 2027 contest, debates over opposition unity, voter confidence and the transparency of the electoral process are expected to remain major issues in Nigeria’s political conversation.

OGM News NG continues to monitor developments surrounding the 2027 presidential election and the activities of the major political parties.