Kwankwaso defects from NNPP to ADC on Monday
The Kwankwasiyya movement confirmed former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will officially leave the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, March 30, 2026. Kwankwaso was the NNPP's 2023 presidential candidate.
This move, less than two years before the 2027 elections, represents a major realignment. Kwankwaso helped build NNPP's northern presence; his exit removes that foundation and strengthens ADC's opposition credentials.
Why this matters: ADC gains immediate name recognition and organizational capacity, especially in Kano State. NNPP loses a key figure ahead of critical elections. For voters, party loyalty may shift as politicians move—will you follow your preferred candidate to a new party?
The political landscape for 2027 just got more fluid. How do these defections affect your view of which party can effectively challenge the ruling APC?