A senior political figure has announced that the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket to southern Nigeria, a move that could reshape calculations ahead of the next election cycle.
Buba Galadima, a close associate of Kwankwaso, disclosed the decision during an interview session on Channel’s ‘Politics Today’, signalling a strategic effort to balance regional interests in the country’s often delicate political landscape.
The revelation automatically reveals that the party has settled for Obi as its presidential candidate while Kwankwaso his running mate.
Zoning is an informal but influential practice in Nigerian politics which is typically used to distribute power across regions and maintain national cohesion.
By allocating its ticket to the South, the NDC may be seeking to broaden its appeal and strengthen its chances through potential alliances.
Political analysts say the move could trigger fresh alignments among opposition figures, particularly as parties weigh coalition options and regional considerations in the run-up to elections.
The announcement is expected to intensify discussions within political circles over candidacy, coalition-building, and the evolving dynamics of Nigeria’s multiparty system.