Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a united opposition coalition following his visit to Kano, describing the development as a critical step toward rebuilding Nigeria’s democracy.
In a statement shared on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Obi disclosed that he returned to Kano on Monday at the invitation of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, whose decision to align with his party, he said, signals renewed momentum in the push to “rescue and rebuild” the country.
“Yesterday, Monday 30th March, I returned to the North’s commercial nerve centre, Kano, on the invitation of my dear elder brother, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso… whose decision to join our party marks yet another significant step in the collective effort to rescue and rebuild our democracy and dear nation, Nigeria,” Obi stated.
He stressed that the moment demands unity among opposition forces and Nigerians across divides, insisting that collaboration—not rhetoric—is key to addressing the nation’s deepening crises.
“As I have consistently maintained, this is the time for all opposition forces and well-meaning Nigerians to set aside their differences and work together in unity of purpose,” he said.
Obi warned that Nigeria is at a defining crossroads, citing worsening economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and declining public trust as urgent challenges requiring decisive action.
“Nigeria is at a critical stage in its history… The challenges we face… require more than rhetoric. They require deliberate collaboration, disciplined leadership, and a shared commitment to national progress,” he added.
The former Anambra State governor urged political actors to abandon divisive politics rooted in ethnicity, religion, and regionalism, and instead embrace leadership anchored on competence and character.
“We must move beyond the politics of division… and embrace the politics of competence, character, capacity, compassion, and commitment to a better Nigeria,” Obi said, noting that the mission goes beyond electoral victories.
“The task before us is not about winning elections alone; it is about rebuilding institutions, restoring confidence in governance, and securing a better future for our children,” he stated.
Calling the moment a turning point, Obi appealed to Nigerians to prioritise national interest over personal ambitions.
“I therefore call on all members of the opposition, and indeed every patriotic Nigerian, to see this moment as a defining one… a moment that calls for unity over division, service over self, and nation over personal interest,” he said.
He concluded with a note of optimism, urging collective sacrifice and commitment to national rebirth.
“A new Nigeria is possible, but it will require all of us, working together, making sacrifices, and staying committed to the vision of a just, equitable, and prosperous nation.”
