The Kwankwasiyya movement has announced that former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso will defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week. A spokesperson for the movement, Habibu Mohammed, revealed on Friday night that the decision follows a unanimous endorsement by key stakeholders.
Mohammed stated that negotiations with the NDC are nearly complete, with only minor details remaining. He added that both Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, are expected to join the NDC on Monday or Tuesday.
“I believe him, Peter Obi, and some others will be joining the NDC,” Mohammed said. He noted that representatives from all 44 local government areas of Kano State convened at Kwankwaso’s residence on Friday around 3:30 p.m. to review the options. The meeting concluded with a unanimous decision supporting the move.
According to Mohammed, the stakeholders have fully authorized Kwankwaso to proceed with the defection. Kwankwaso is currently in Kano and is expected to return to Abuja by Sunday ahead of the planned event.
DAILY POST learned that Kwankwaso held a strategic meeting with the Kwankwasiyya structure at his home on Miller Road in Kano State earlier.