Atiku Abubakar & Rabiu Kwankwaso

Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, former Vice-President of Nigeria, is being urged to join the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress to unify opposition, but his camp denies any plans of defection, potentially impacting the opposition's unity for the 2027 elections.

Rabiu Kwankwaso: Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, has reportedly joined the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress to unify opposition forces against the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress.

Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President, was also explicitly stated by Peter Obi not to be the reason for his departure, indicating no personal grievance.

Rabiu Kwankwaso: Rabiu Kwankwaso is mentioned as possibly defecting to the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress (NDC) alongside Peter Obi, though this is not confirmed.

Rabiu Kwankwaso: Rabiu Kwankwaso participated in an earlier related protest in Abuja, showing broader opposition support for similar grievances against the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).