North: They Believe That Anybody Outside The APC Would Give Them What They Need — Ikokwu Reveals

In an interview on Channels TV on Sunday, November 15, 2026, Constance Ikokwu, spokesperson for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Campaign Council, spoke about Peter Obi’s political prospects in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election.

Ikokwu made the statement while discussing the economic situation in the region and the growing interest in alternative political leadership.

Speaking during the interview on Hard Copy, Ikokwu stated, “They believe that anybody outside the APC would give them what they need.” She made the remark while responding to questions about Peter Obi’s acceptability among Northern voters.

The NDC spokesperson explained that the current economic challenges facing Nigerians had influenced political opinions in the region, noting that many citizens were looking beyond the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for solutions to their problems.

According to Ikokwu, the partnership between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso could strengthen the NDC’s appeal in Northern Nigeria, given their political experience and established support bases.

She further stated that the coming together of the Obidient and Kwankwasiyya structures represented a powerful political development capable of attracting support from different parts of the country.

Ikokwu also maintained that the NDC was focused on presenting an alternative leadership that would address economic hardship and improve the welfare of Nigerians.

She concluded that the growing desire for an alternative to the APC in Northern Nigeria could strengthen the political prospects of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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