Rabiu Kwankwanso moves to ADC on Monday

Politics

NIGERIA (NPA) — 29 March 2026 — The Kwankwasiyya Movement has formally announced that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Saturday by the movement’s spokesperson, Dr Habibu Mohammed, the group confirmed that Kwankwaso will complete his registration with ADC on Monday, 30 March 2026, at his residence in Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Kano State, Nigeria’s northwest.

The statement explained that the decision is part of a wider opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 elections. Kwankwasiyya members across Nigeria have been directed to also join ADC, signalling a mass shift of grassroots supporters into the party. The move is expected to strengthen ADC’s position as a platform for opposition coordination.  

Kwankwaso’s defection follows a high‑profile meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja, which has fuelled speculation about a broader alliance among opposition leaders. Political observers see this as a strategic step to consolidate forces against the ruling APC, which has recently gained more state governors in preparation for the next electoral cycle.  

The ADC leadership is expected to formally welcome Kwankwaso during the registration event in Kano. The Kwankwasiyya Movement described the development as a turning point, urging members to embrace the new direction. The statement concluded by stressing that the move represents a commitment to building a stronger opposition front capable of challenging for power in 2027. 

Yesterday, Newpost Africa reported that Rabiu Kwankwaso met with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as part of the move to the ADC, which has now become clearer.