Kwankwaso set to defect to NDC as Kwankwasiyya Movement confirms 90% deal completion

Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is expected to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) next week, according to the Kwankwasiyya movement.

Spokesperson of the movement, Habibu Mohammed, disclosed that the decision was reached after a unanimous endorsement by stakeholders drawn from all 44 local government areas of Kano State.

He said discussions with the NDC are already about 90 percent concluded, with final details being fine-tuned ahead of the planned defection.

“I believe him, Peter Obi, and some others will be joining the NDC,” Mohammed said, adding that Kwankwaso and allies may formally announce the move on Monday or Tuesday.

According to him, the decision followed a stakeholders’ meeting held at Kwankwaso’s residence, where representatives unanimously agreed to change political platform.

Mohammed explained that growing uncertainty within the ADC, especially after a recent Supreme Court ruling that sent the party’s leadership dispute back to the Federal High Court, played a key role in the decision.

He said the unresolved legal battles, multiple court cases, and the risk of prolonged litigation made the ADC an unstable platform ahead of the 2027 elections.

“If you look at the case referred back to the lower court, it might take time… Staying in ADC at this stage would amount to waiting for Godot,” he said.

He also cited internal disagreements within the ADC over zoning and leadership consensus as additional concerns influencing the movement’s decision.

The development comes amid ongoing political alignment discussions involving Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, who have both been linked to the emerging opposition coalition.

Supporters of both figures previously launched the “OK Movement” to push for a joint ticket ahead of 2027, a move insiders say had backing from both camps.

With consultations now reportedly in advanced stages, attention is shifting to the expected announcement next week, which could significantly reshape Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the next general elections.

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