Kwankwaso joins ADC

The former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a defining moment for opposition politics in the state.
The National Chairman of ADC, Sen. David Mark, received Kwankwaso along with supporters at his residence on Monday.

Mark emphasised that Kwankwaso’s defection was more than a political realignment and described it as a deliberate response to growing calls by Nigerians for a cohesive and formidable opposition capable of safeguarding democratic values.

He noted that the ADC now represents a rallying platform for a broad-based national movement anchored on inclusion, integrity, competence, and progress.

According to him, the coalition aims to provide Nigerians with credible alternatives and restore confidence in democratic governance.

Mark expressed concern over what he termed as a gradual erosion of opposition space and warned that actions capable of limiting political participation pose a threat to democracy.

The former Senate President stressed the importance of preserving citizens’ right to freely choose their leaders.

“The future of Nigeria cannot be built on domination but on participation. Leadership must be earned through trust rather than sustained by control,” he stated.

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According to him, Kwankwaso commands a significant grassroots followers, particularly in Northern Nigeria, under the Kwankwasiyya movement.

The ADC chairman called on Nigerians across ethnic, religious, and regional divides to join the movement and urged the citizens to take an active role in building a more inclusive and accountable system of governance.

He also extended an invitation to other political parties, civil society organisations, and youth groups to form a united coalition, noting that the task of strengthening democracy requires collective effort and sacrifice.

Mark expressed optimism that the emerging alliance would mark a turning point in Nigeria’s democratic journey and appealed to NIgerians to embrace unity, participation, and hope in shaping the nation’s future.

Earlier, Kwankwaso urged ADC supporters to massively register as party members.

He also encouraged them to promote the party’s ideals and prepare to elect credible leaders for good governance through the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registration.

The former governor dumped the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPC) at the weekend.

There were indications that the ex-governor was heading to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after he was courted by the party leadership at various levels.

But in a surprising turn of events, he chose to pitch his tent with the ADC instead of the ruling party.

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