The All Progressives Congress (APC) has resumed electronic membership registration nationwide, according to a statement by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka. The exercise is now live in all wards and designated centres across Nigeria. Existing members are required to validate their registration, while new applicants aged 18 and above must possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN). The APC described the move as part of its plan to digitize membership records, improve data access for decision-making, and strengthen internal democracy. The party said the initiative reflects its commitment to democratic innovation ahead of future elections.
In a parallel development, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at an event held yesterday at his residence on Kwankwaso Miller Road, Kano. ADC National Chairman David Mark led party officials in inducting Kwankwaso, who received membership card number 000201 from the ADC Kano State chairman. Mark hailed the event as significant for Nigeria's democracy and framed it as a step toward uniting opposition forces. He accused the APC of eroding democratic ideals and said Kwankwaso's move responded to public demand for opposition cohesion. Kwankwaso called the moment historic and urged supporters to register with ADC and obtain Permanent Voter Cards from INEC. "Registration for party na only part of di process," he said. "Nigerians must also register to vote to bring about di change wey we dey find."
Kano APC spokesperson Auwal Soja dismissed Kwankwaso's exit as inconsequential, claiming over 80 percent of Kwankwasiyya members have already aligned with APC. Soja described Kwankwaso as the only potential challenger whose departure leaves no figure of comparable influence. He extended an invitation for Kwankwaso to join APC, calling it the most viable political platform. Meanwhile, a faction within ADC led by Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe questioned the legitimacy of Kwankwaso's entry, calling his group the "authentic" ADC. Gombe urged Kwankwaso to follow due process, accusing him of aligning with a "coalition of political power mongers" seeking to hijack the party. "ADC no be for sale," Gombe said. "E be for Nigeria and Nigerians." The event in Kano drew several political figures, including former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, ex-Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Imo Governor Emeka Ihedioha, and ex-Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola.
Rabiu Kwankwaso joining ADC with membership number 000201 suggests a symbolic fresh start, but the factional dispute led by Nafiu Bala Gombe exposes deeper cracks in the party's claim to unity. If ADC's internal divisions remain unresolved, Kwankwaso's high-profile entry may amount to little more than political theatre. For Nigerian voters, the spectacle reinforces a familiar pattern: opposition realignments that generate noise but rarely translate into credible alternatives. The real test isn't registration numbers—it's whether these moves lead to coherent platforms or just reshuffled ambitions.
