Big Names, Big Moves: Peter Obi And Rotimi Amaechi Visit Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Amid Defection Buzz

Top figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have arrived at the residence of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ahead of his formal defection to the party.

In a post shared on his (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, Kwankwaso expressed his excitement at hosting the visiting opposition leaders at his Kano home.

Sharing photos from the visit, the former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) wrote that he was pleased to receive prominent political figures and statesmen from across the country.

Among those present were notable politicians including Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Aminu Tambuwal, and David Mark.

Kwankwaso’s move comes shortly after he officially resigned from the NNPP, a decision he announced in a personally signed statement released on Sunday.

In the statement, he explained that recent political developments in the country influenced his decision to chart a new course.

He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the party’s national leader and its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, acknowledging that leaving was a difficult decision given his long-standing commitment.

However, he noted that the current political climate made it necessary for him to align with a new platform in order to better contribute to national progress.

Kwankwaso is expected to formally join the ADC on March 30 as preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum.