Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a former Governor of Kano State and ex-presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People Party, met with Atiku Abubakar, a former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and a stalwart of the African Democratic Congress, in Abuja on Saturday.
Details of their meeting are still sketchy, but sources close to the ADC have confirmed that Kwankwaso will be defecting to the party on Monday.
The move is seen as a significant development in the country's political landscape, with many analysts speculating about the implications of Kwankwaso's decision.
Kwankwaso's defection is expected to bring a significant boost to the ADC, which has been struggling to gain traction in the country's politics.
The party's fortunes are expected to change with the arrival of Kwankwaso, who has a strong following in Kano State and has been a key player in the country's politics for many years.
Atiku Abubakar's African Democratic Congress has just landed a significant coup with the defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a former Governor of Kano State and ex-presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People Party. Kwankwaso's decision to join the ADC is a clear indication that he is looking for a new platform to achieve his political ambitions. The ADC's fortunes are expected to change with the arrival of Kwankwaso, who has a strong following in Kano State and has been a key player in the country's politics for many years. This development is a significant blow to the Peoples Democratic Party, which had been counting on Kwankwaso's support in the future. As Kwankwaso prepares to defect to the ADC on Monday, one thing is clear: the country's politics will never be the same again.
