Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has confirmed he and his political allies are holding talks with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) over their political future, amid ongoing turmoil in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Saturday, Kwankwaso denied claims that he had finalized plans to leave the ADC, stating that no decision had been made. He cited legal uncertainties within the party, including a Supreme Court judgment that affirmed the David Mark-led National Working Committee while referring parts of the case back to the High Court. A separate Federal High Court ruling, he said, questioned the legitimacy of the ADC's recent national convention. Kwankwaso added that the Attorney General of the Federation had filed a court application seeking the party's deregistration. He compared the situation to his exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), which he said was driven by external legal pressures. "Like other major stakeholders, we have commenced wide-ranging consultations, including with leaders from the NDC, PRP and others, to explore the best options for protecting our democratic interests," he said. Kwankwaso also stated that he has not declared interest in the 2027 presidential race nor endorsed any candidate, noting that the ADC has not zoned its ticket or picked a flagbearer. Separately, the Obidient Movement, through its National Coordinator Yunusa Tanko, confirmed that Peter Obi is engaging political stakeholders but emphasized that no final decision on alliances has been reached. The group urged supporters to ignore speculation and remain patient.
Kwankwaso criticizes externally induced legal troubles in parties he leaves while remaining silent on how his own high-profile exits contribute to instability. His repeated moves across parties contrast with calls for democratic stability, even as he cites past support for Buhari and Atiku as proof of consistency. Obi's team warns against speculation while confirming he is in political talks, creating the same uncertainty it asks supporters to ignore. Both camps are navigating realignments without offering clarity on how these shifts serve the voters who backed them in 2023.
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