Ladipo Johnson, the spokesperson for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has revealed that the party is currently exploring three potential strategies as it prepares for the 2027 presidential race.

According to Johnson, the NNPP is deliberating whether to maintain its independence, collaborate with the All Progressives Congress (APC), or align with the emerging coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

This development comes amid a wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Recently, Atiku announced the formation of a political alliance involving key figures such as Labour Party’s former presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, and several other influential politicians.

The PDP has also suffered major setbacks, with Atiku’s former running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, switching allegiance to the APC. Similarly, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has exited the PDP for the ruling party.

The instability within the PDP continues to escalate, as Ikenga Ugochinyere, a House of Representatives member representing Ideato Federal Constituency in Imo State, warned that two more state governors and about 40 PDP lawmakers are expected to defect soon. Ugochinyere has urged the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) to swiftly address this looming threat to the party’s survival.

Speaking on the NNPP’s future plans, Johnson stated, “Traditionally, following our roots as the Kwankwasiyya movement, we prefer to make strategic decisions around the midterm point of an administration.” He noted that May 29 will mark two years into the current government’s tenure, and it is from then that serious political maneuvers are expected to begin.

Johnson emphasized that while discussions are ongoing, the NNPP remains cautious and has not yet made a definitive choice. He acknowledged widespread media reports suggesting that Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a key figure in the NNPP, is poised to join the APC — claims Johnson described as politically motivated rumors.

He further explained, “There are fundamentally three paths we are evaluating: staying independent and growing with those who have journeyed with us, forging an alliance with Atiku and others, or collaborating with the APC. These are the possibilities under active consideration, but no final decision has been made.”

Johnson assured that the party’s leadership would soon communicate its direction clearly to its supporters.