By Anwar Usman
The former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is set to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Monday.
The Daily Reality reports that the planned defection follows series of consultations between Engr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, his Kwankwasiyya movement, and leaders of the ADC.
Recalled that, Kwankwaso had, in recent weeks, held a series of high-level engagements with ADC stakeholders and other opposition figures.
Last week, he met with party leaders and stakeholders in Kano State as part of the ongoing consultations.
It is evident that, he also held talks with key political figures, such as Naja’atu Muhammad, the ADC National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola; the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; and the senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson.
Reports has it that, the move is part of broader opposition realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
The development comes after Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso and his political protégé, Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf parted ways.
Engr. Abba Yusuf, widely regarded as Kwankwaso’s political godson and a major beneficiary of the Kwankwasiyya movement, recently defected from the NNPP to the APC alongside several lawmakers and political appointees.
However, Kwankwaso, opposed the move and distanced himself from it, describing it as a betrayal.
