Party Exit Plot: Kwankwaso Reacts To Reports Of Dumping ADC For NDC Or PRP

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has denied claims that he has finalized plans to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Kwankwaso stated that no conclusive decision has been made regarding his political future or that of his allies.

In a statement posted on his X account, he confirmed that consultations are ongoing with leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).

“We have begun extensive consultations to explore the best possible options for safeguarding our democratic interests,” he said.

He attributed the ongoing talks largely to the persistent leadership crisis within the ADC.

Kwankwaso explained that a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which upheld the leadership of David Mark while referring aspects of the dispute back to a lower court, has left the party in a fragile state.

“The Supreme Court judgment affirmed the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee but also sent parts of the matter back to the High Court, leaving the party in a precarious position,” he said.

He further pointed to a decision by the Federal High Court of Nigeria that nullified the party’s recent convention, as well as moves by the Attorney General of the Federation to deregister the ADC.

Kwankwaso compared the situation to the legal challenges that earlier led to his exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

“We left the NNPP due to externally driven legal issues that made our continued stay untenable. The ADC now faces similar difficulties,” he added.

He emphasized that consultations with key stakeholders—including leaders from the NDC, PRP, and other groups—are ongoing, with a final decision expected soon.

On the 2027 presidential election, Kwankwaso clarified that he has neither declared his candidacy nor endorsed any aspirant.

He recalled placing second in the 2014 presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won by Muhammadu Buhari, whom he later supported. He also noted that he contested the 2019 presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before backing Atiku Abubakar.

“I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to democracy by supporting party decisions and prioritizing unity over personal ambition,” he said.

Kwankwaso also explained that his absence from recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings was due to prior personal engagements, which he had communicated in advance.

He assured that any final decision regarding his political direction would be officially announced at the appropriate time.

“Any definitive position will be communicated through the proper channels,” he said.