Kwankwaso Considers Joining ADC as 2027 Elections Approach

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Discussions with ADC
• Political Structure Shift
• Ongoing Negotiations
• Party's Welcome

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), is reportedly contemplating a move to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as opposition leaders realign in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

Local newspapers in Kano have reported that Kwankwaso is engaged in discussions with the ADC regarding a potential alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, the Labour Party's candidate in the 2023 presidential election.

These discussions arise amid indications that a significant portion of Kwankwaso’s political framework in Kano is gravitating towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This shift reportedly involves members of the Kwankwasiyya movement, his dedicated supporters.

Negotiations are said to be in progress, even as Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf is anticipated to defect to the APC, a move believed to be creating friction within the Kwankwasiyya faction.

In an interview with DAILY POST, former NNPP figure Habib Hisham, who has since joined the ADC, mentioned that the party is eager to welcome Kwankwaso in Kano. He expressed that such a merger could significantly influence the upcoming 2027 elections.

He stated, “I know our party leaders are working on bringing Kwankwaso to join the ADC. We would be pleased to welcome him.”

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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