Kwankwaso Officially Joins ADC in Kano

Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, registering as a member and receiving his party card at Gidan Kwankwasiyya in Kano on Monday. The event drew prominent political figures, including Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Aminu Tambuwal, David Mark, Dino Melaye, and John Odigie-Oyegun. Kwankwaso’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party marks a significant realignment of opposition forces ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Kwankwaso officially registered with the ADC and received his party card in Kano.
The event was attended by Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Aminu Tambuwal, David Mark, Dino Melaye, and John Odigie-Oyegun.
His defection follows the Kwankwasiyya movement’s directive for all members to join the ADC.
The move consolidates a major opposition coalition challenging the APC in 2027.
Kwankwaso’s son, Mustapha, also resigned from the NNPP and joined the ADC earlier on Monday.

As Kwankwaso formally joins the ADC, the presence of Obi, Amaechi, Tambuwal, and other opposition heavyweights signals the emergence of a formidable coalition poised to challenge the ruling APC in 2027.

Sources: Vanguard News