The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced that former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will officially defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, 30th March, 2026. The defection is scheduled to take place at Kwankwaso's Miller Road residence in Kano at 12:00 pm.
Kwankwaso's decision to join ADC comes after a series of high-level meetings with party leaders. The former Governor recently visited former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at his Abuja residence, where they engaged in a discussion on the state of the nation. Atiku confirmed the meeting on his Facebook page, stating that they had a robust conversation.
Prior to the meeting with Atiku, Kwankwaso held a closed-door meeting with the National Secretary of ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, in Abuja. The Kwankwasiyya Movement had earlier hinted that Kwankwaso was in talks with ADC and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as part of ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The latest move by Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a significant development in Nigeria's political landscape. Kwankwaso's decision to abandon the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) raises questions about the stability of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Everyday Nigerians will be watching closely to see how this move impacts the country's political dynamics. The defection also underscores the fluid nature of Nigeria's party politics, where leaders are constantly repositioning themselves in pursuit of power.
