Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi names former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, according to reports by Vanguard and The Punch. The announcements present Kwankwaso, a prominent Nigerian opposition figure and former governor of Kano State, as Obi’s choice for the deputy role on the ticket. The coverage describes the decision as a key development ahead of the 2027 vote, while not detailing additional policy or campaign plans in the excerpts provided. Both outlets identify Obi as the person making the nomination and specify that it is for the 2027 presidential election. The reports do not include further information on timing of official party documentation, election commission processes, or any response from other political parties in the material shared. Overall, the cited reports agree that Obi has selected Kwankwaso as his running mate for the forthcoming presidential contest.