Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Joins ADC in Major Political Shift Days After Dumping NNPP—-Former Kano governor defects amid opposition realignment, registers in Kano alongside top political figures
Former Kano State Governor and ex-presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant development in Nigeria’s opposition politics.
Kwankwaso formally registered with the ADC on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya in Kano, where he received his membership card in the presence of key political figures.
Notable attendees included ADC National Chairman David Mark, former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, ex-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Dino Melaye, and former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, among others.
His defection followed his resignation from the NNPP, which he announced a day earlier, citing the need for “strategic realignment” in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
Kwankwaso described the move as difficult but necessary, noting that the current direction of national politics required a new platform capable of delivering meaningful change.
While he did not directly reference the internal crisis within the NNPP, his exit comes amid ongoing tensions in Kano State, including a reported rift with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
He expressed appreciation to NNPP leadership, particularly National Chairman Ajuji Ahmed, as well as members of the party’s National Working Committee and Board of Trustees for their support during his time in the party.
Kwankwaso also thanked members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement for their loyalty, assuring them that his commitment to Nigeria’s progress remains unchanged.
His defection comes amid intensified consultations among opposition leaders, including Rauf Aregbesola, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson, signaling a broader effort to reshape the country’s political landscape ahead of future elections.
