Isaac Samuel
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and ex-minister of defence, registered with the ADC on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya in Kano, where he was presented with his membership card in the presence of key political figures.
Among those attending the event were ADC National Chairman and former Senate President David Mark, former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Senator Dino Melaye, and former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun.
The move comes shortly after Kwankwaso announced his resignation from the NNPP on Sunday, citing the need for political realignment amid shifting dynamics in Nigeria’s political landscape.
“I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party with immediate effect,” he stated.
Reflecting on his decision, Kwankwaso said: “As a committed and bona fide member of the party, this was not an easy choice. However, considering the current trajectory of the nation’s political landscape, which calls for strategic realignment, I have found it necessary to identify with another political platform that offers the best opportunity to effectively change the nation.”
Kwankwaso, who contested the 2023 presidential election on the NNPP platform, expressed gratitude to the party leadership, members, and the Kwankwasiyya Movement for their support over the years. He pledged continued collaboration for a prosperous future for Nigeria.
