Kwankwaso, Kwankwasiyya Movement announce readiness to join ADC

Ahead of defection of its National Leader and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Kwankwasiyya Movement has directed its members to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The Movement, in a statement on Saturday by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, said Senator Kwankwaso has concluded plans to join the coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

According to the statement, the former Kano State governor will formally dump the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday.

“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 said.

Continuing, the statement explained that the strategic decision was taken in the best interests of the movement, adding that the Kwankwasiyya movement remains resolute to ensure democracy must be protected and to rescue the country.

“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 emphasize 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,” the statement added.