Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Kwankwaso, who also served as Minister of Defence, registered with the party and received his membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano.
The event was attended by several prominent political figures, including ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Senator Dino Melaye; and former APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, among others.
Kwankwaso had announced his resignation from the NNPP on Sunday, citing the need for political realignment. In a statement, he said, “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party with immediate effect.”
Describing the decision as difficult due to his longstanding involvement with the party, Kwankwaso explained, “Considering the current trajectory of the nation’s political landscape, which calls for strategic realignment, I have found it necessary to identify with another political platform that offers the best opportunity to effectively change the nation.”
He thanked the NNPP leadership, including National Chairman Ajuji Ahmed, as well as members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and supporters, pledging continued collaboration to work toward a “better and more prosperous future” for Nigeria.
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