In a significant political realignment, former Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has officially defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The former former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP),jformally registered with the ADC and received his membership card at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano. He announced his move to his followers on X, stating simply:
“New Dawn. We are ADC.”
The induction ceremony was attended by prominent ADC chieftains and a large crowd of supporters, mainly from the Kwankwasiyya Movement. Among the notable figures present were former Senate President and ADC National Chairman David Mark, former Minister of Interior and ADC National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola, and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.
Other key attendees included former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, Senator Dino Melaye, former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, and former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha.
Kwankwaso’s defection to the ADC marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political landscape, signaling strengthened alliances and reshaped coalition prospects ahead of the 2027 elections.
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