Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and a former governor of Kano State, is apparently thinking about joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as opposition politicians reposition in anticipation of the general elections in 2027.
According to local Kano newspapers, Kwankwaso is in talks with ADC about creating a coalition with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential contender, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
The negotiations take place in the midst of indications that a large portion of Kwankwaso’s Kano political apparatus is shifting in favor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that is purportedly including his devoted fans, the Kwankwasiyya movement.
Even though Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf is anticipated to defect to the APC, which is thought to have caused tension within the Kwankwasiyya camp, negotiations are allegedly still ongoing.
The party is willing to welcome Kwankwaso in Kano, according to Habib Hisham, a former NNPP chieftain who just joined ADC. Such a combination, he continued, would have a big impact on the polls in 2027.
“I know our party leaders are working to bring Kwankwaso to join the ADC,” he stated. We will be delighted to have him.
