Kwankwaso joins ADC ahead of 2027 elections

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress.

Kwankwaso formalised his membership on Monday at Kwankwasiyya House in Kano, where he completed his registration and received his party membership card as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.

The event drew several prominent political figures, including David Mark, national chairman of the ADC; Aminu Tambuwal; Rotimi Amaechi; Peter Obi; Dino Melaye; and John Odigie-Oyegun.

Party stakeholders and supporters were also in attendance at the venue located along Miller Road in the Bompai area of Kano.

Kwankwaso’s defection follows his resignation from the NNPP, the platform under which he contested the 2023 presidential election.

Announcing his exit, the former Kano governor expressed appreciation to the party for the opportunity to serve as its national leader and presidential candidate.

“I wish to formally announce my resignation from the NNPP with immediate effect,” he said.

“I seize this opportunity to express my profound gratitude for the honour and privilege of serving as the party’s national leader and its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections.”