No Final Decision Yet — Kwankwaso Speaks On ADC Exit Rumours

No Final Decision Yet — Kwankwaso Speaks On ADC Exit Rumours

Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has addressed growing speculation surrounding his political future amid the worsening crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Kwankwaso clarified that no final decision has been taken regarding his possible exit from the ADC despite mounting reports linking him to a potential alliance with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and other opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The former presidential candidate made the clarification in a statement posted on his verified social media accounts late Saturday.

According to him, ongoing legal disputes and internal instability within the ADC have created uncertainty within the party, forcing key stakeholders to begin consultations on possible political options.

“We have noted recent media reports and discussions suggesting a possible realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to the current challenges facing the party,” Kwankwaso stated.

“In light of the misleading narratives in the public domain, I wish to state categorically that no final decision has been taken regarding my political future or that of my political associates.”

The former governor explained that the same type of political and legal challenges that forced him and his supporters out of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) are now affecting the ADC.

Kwankwaso referenced the recent Supreme Court judgment involving the ADC leadership tussle, noting that although the court affirmed the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC), the matter was still returned to the Federal High Court for further hearing.

According to him, the development has left the opposition party in a difficult position.

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“The recent Supreme Court judgment, while affirming the legitimacy of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC), also remitted the matter back to the High Court. This has left the party in a precarious position,” he said.

Kwankwaso also pointed to a recent Federal High Court ruling reportedly questioning the legitimacy of the party’s convention, as well as moves by the Attorney General of the Federation seeking the deregistration of the ADC.

“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 added.

The former Defence Minister disclosed that broad consultations have already commenced among major political stakeholders, including leaders of the NDC, Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and other political groups.

“Consequently, like other major stakeholders, we have commenced wide-ranging consultations — including with leaders from the NDC, PRP and others to explore the best options for protecting our democratic interests. We shall announce our decision in the soonest possible time,” he said.

Kwankwaso also dismissed rumours suggesting he had already declared interest in contesting the presidency under the ADC or any other platform.

According to him, the ADC has not zoned its presidential ticket or endorsed any aspirant ahead of the next general election.

“I have therefore neither declared any intention to run for president nor endorsed any aspirant. All speculations to the contrary are premature and unfounded,” he stated.

The former governor further clarified that his absence from recent ADC stakeholders’ meetings was due to unavoidable personal commitments and not because he had abandoned the party.

Political observers believe Kwankwaso’s next move could significantly shape opposition politics ahead of 2027, especially amid growing coalition talks involving major opposition figures such as Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other northern political blocs.

The ADC crisis intensified in recent weeks following legal disputes over the party’s leadership structure, leading to conflicting court decisions and temporary uncertainty over the recognition of the party’s national leadership.

Despite the growing speculations, Kwankwaso urged his supporters to remain calm, assuring them that any future political direction would be officially communicated at the appropriate time.

No Final Decision Yet — Kwankwaso Speaks On ADC Exit Rumours