Presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has paid a courtesy visit to former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, following his clearance by the party’s screening committee ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The meeting took place at Kwankwaso’s Maitama residence in Abuja on Tuesday night, shortly after Obi was screened and cleared as a presidential aspirant of the party.

Confirming the visit in a post shared on X on Wednesday, Kwankwaso described Obi as “My brother” and expressed optimism about the future of the party.

“Last night, I received a courtesy visit from my brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, shortly after his successful screening as the presidential aspirant of our party, the NDC. The future is bright and full of promise,” Kwankwaso wrote.

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The meeting comes amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, following the recent defection of both Obi and Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress to the NDC.

Their alliance has intensified speculation about a possible joint presidential ticket as opposition leaders continue consultations aimed at strengthening a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Obi was reportedly cleared unopposed by the NDC screening committee after emerging as the only aspirant to purchase the party’s presidential nomination form.

The two politicians, who contested the 2023 presidential election on separate platforms, are said to have continued discussions on coalition-building and opposition unity ahead of the next election cycle.

Photographs from the meeting showed both leaders in a relaxed atmosphere, engaged in discussions at Kwankwaso’s Abuja residence.