In the end, Kwankwaso, the Obedient movement talks about the ADC crisis and defection

Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has broken his silence on the growing crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), revealing that he and his political associates have started consultations with other parties, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on their future political direction.

Kwankwaso, in a statement on Saturday, said reports that it had already concluded that plans to offload the ADC were misleading, stressing that no final decision had been made, Blueprint.ng reports.

He explained that recent legal battles within the ADC have thrown the party into uncertainty, forcing key stakeholders to evaluate new options.

According to him, the Supreme Court ruling affirming the David Mark-led National Working Committee referred some aspects of the matter to the High Court, while another Federal High Court ruling would cast doubt on the legitimacy of the party’s recent convention.

He further claimed that the Attorney General of the Federation had approached the court seeking the deregistration of the party.

Kwankwaso said the ongoing situation mirrored the circumstances that pushed him and his allies to leave the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), where he said externally induced legal issues had made it difficult for them to remain.

“Like other important stakeholders, we have entered into wide-ranging consultations, including with leaders of the NDC, PRP and others, to explore the best options to protect our democratic interests,” he said.

On speculations about the 2027 presidential race, Kwankwaso said he has neither declared interest nor endorsed any aspirant, insisting that the ADC has not zoned its presidential ticket or agreed on a candidate.

He also defended his democratic credentials, recalling how he supported former President Muhammadu Buhari after losing the 2014 APC presidential primaries and later supported Atiku Abubakar after the 2019 PDP primaries.

Meanwhile, the Obidient Movement has also moved to calm growing tension over reports of an impending political alliance involving its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi.

In a statement signed by its national coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, the movement urged supporters not to be influenced by speculative reports regarding Obi’s political consultations.

The group confirmed that Obi was engaging with political stakeholders and potential allies, but said no final decision had been reached.

“We urge all Obidients to remain calm, patient and focused. Do not be influenced by speculative reports,” the statement read.

Tanko added that Obi remained true to the movement’s ideals of integrity, responsibility and citizen participation, assuring supporters that any eventual decision would be in line with the vision of building a New Nigeria.

The two statements strengthened indications of possible realignments within the opposition camp ahead of the 2027 general elections, as key political players continue strategic consultations that could reshape the country’s political landscape.