By Emmanuel Iriogbe, Abuja.
Barring last minute changes , former Governor of Kano State, and founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, March 30.
This is according to a statement made available to penpushers online media on Saturday and signed by Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, Spokesperson, Kwankwasiyya Movement.
“The Kwankwasiyya Movement wishes to formally inform all its members across Nigeria and the general public that our Supreme Leader Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has concluded all necessary arrangements to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“In furtherance of this decision, he will officially register with the party on Monday, 30th March 2026, at his residence, Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Kano, by 12pm.
“Consequently, all members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement are hereby directed to proceed and register with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in their respective wards, local government areas, and states immediately thereafter. Members are also encouraged to fully engage in all party activities and contribute actively toward the growth, development, and success of the party at all levels. The statement read.
According to the Spokesperson, “This strategic decision, as always, has been taken in the best interest of the movement, our state, and the nation at large. It reflects our unwavering commitment to the advancement of democratic values, good governance, and the collective aspirations of the people.
“We emphasise that democracy must be protected, and the will of the people must always be respected.
“The Kwankwasiyya Movement remains resolute, united, and committed to building a better and more inclusive Nigeria.”
This is coming after the visit of Former Governor of Anambra state and Presidential candidate of the Labour party in the last general election, Peter Obi’s to Kano last week where he was received by Kwakwanso and a mammoth crowd.
Pundits are quick to point to a political alignment that might see the Kano strongman join forces with Peter Obi to wrest power from incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ in the forthcoming elections.
It is being rumoured that Kwakwanso is ready to run as Peter Obi’s running mate if the later picks the ADC’s presidential ticket in the 2027 election.