Former Kano state governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has broken his silence on the growing crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), revealing that he and his political associates have begun consultations with other parties, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), over their future political direction.
Kwankwaso, in a statement on Saturday, said reports claiming he had already concluded plans to dump the ADC were misleading, stressing that no final decision had been taken, Blueprint.ng reports.
He explained that recent legal battles within the ADC had thrown the party into uncertainty, forcing major stakeholders to weigh fresh options.
According to him, the Supreme Court judgment affirming the David Mark-led National Working Committee also returned aspects of the matter to the High Court, while another Federal High Court ruling reportedly questioned the legitimacy of the party’s recent convention.
He further alleged that the Attorney General of the Federation had approached the court seeking the deregistration of the party.
Kwankwaso said the unfolding situation mirrored the circumstances that pushed him and his allies out of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), where he claimed externally induced legal troubles made their continued stay difficult.
“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 stated.
On speculations surrounding the 2027 presidential race, Kwankwaso said he had neither declared interest nor endorsed any aspirant, insisting that the ADC had not zoned its presidential ticket or settled on a candidate.
He also defended his democratic credentials, recalling how he supported former President Muhammadu Buhari after losing the 2014 APC presidential primary and later backed Atiku Abubakar after the 2019 PDP primary.
Meanwhile, the Obidient Movement has also moved to calm rising tension over reports of an impending political alliance involving its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi.
In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, the movement urged supporters not to be swayed by speculative reports regarding Obi’s political consultations.
The group confirmed that Obi was engaging with political stakeholders and potential allies but said no final decision had been reached.
“We urge all Obidients to remain calm, patient, and focused. Do not be swayed by speculative reports,” the statement said.
Tanko added that Obi remained committed to the movement’s ideals of integrity, accountability and citizen participation, assuring supporters that any eventual decision would align with the vision of building a New Nigeria.
The twin statements have heightened indications of possible realignments within the opposition camp ahead of the 2027 general elections, as key political actors continue strategic consultations that could reshape the country’s political landscape.
