Already, the NNPP has a growing membership base in the north. Prominent members of the movement who have registered with the NNPP include a former minister of youth and sports, Solomon Dalung, and President Buhari’s estranged right-hand man, Buba Galadima.

Obi, who recently defected from the PDP and joined the Labour Party, appeals to a large youth following in the southern region of Nigeria.

While Obi is yet to publicly speak on the merger, Kwankwaso said Labour Party and NNPP will have an advantage in the next election if an agreement can be reached.

“The merger is important because as you can see both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not pick their running mates from the South-east, Mr Kwankwaso said.

NNPP notes that “good results” from the ongoing discussions “will give Nigeria a chance to be alive, once again.” (The Guardian)