Kwankwaso has denied leaving ADC and confirmed talks with NDC and PRP amid party crisis.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former presidential candidate and ex-Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports suggesting that he has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying no final decision has been taken regarding his political future.
Kwankwaso made the clarification in a statement released late Saturday night amid growing speculation over possible defections and political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
While maintaining that he remains in the ADC for now, the former governor admitted that consultations are ongoing and that a possible defection cannot be ruled out.
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According to him, he has already held strategic consultations with leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and other political stakeholders.
“We have noted recent media reports and discussions suggesting a possible realignment within the ADC due to the current challenges facing the party,” he stated.
Kwankwaso explained that the ADC is currently facing legal and leadership crises following a recent Supreme Court judgment involving the party’s National Working Committee led by David Mark.
He also referenced a Federal High Court ruling that reportedly questioned the legitimacy of the party’s recent convention, alongside moves by the Attorney General of the Federation seeking the deregistration of the party.
According to him, the unfolding legal troubles have placed the ADC in a difficult position similar to the challenges that forced his exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
“We left the NNPP due to externally influenced legal problems that made our stay perilous. The ADC has now also been forced into this difficulty,” he said.
Kwankwaso noted that consultations are ongoing with various political groups to determine the best course of action for him and his political allies.
He added that a final decision would be communicated officially at the appropriate time.
On the issue of the 2027 presidential election, the former governor denied declaring interest in the race or endorsing any aspirant.
He stressed that the ADC has yet to zone its presidential ticket or adopt any candidate, describing current speculations as premature.
Kwankwaso also defended his absence from recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings, explaining that unavoidable personal commitments prevented his attendance, although he informed the party leadership in advance.
Reaffirming his democratic credentials, the former presidential aspirant recalled supporting party candidates after previous primary elections, including former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2014 and Atiku Abubakar during the 2019 presidential election campaign.
He maintained that national interest and party unity have always guided his political decisions.
