Kwankwaso, Obi to join NDC — Kwankwasiyya

Politics Kwankwaso, Obi to join NDC — Kwankwasiyya Published on May 2, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso is set to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week, according to the Kwankwasiyya movement. Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson for the movement, told TheCable on Friday night that the decision followed a unanimous endorsement by key stakeholders. Mohammed said talks with the NDC were now at an advanced stage, with only minor details left to be resolved. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He added that Kwankwaso, alongside Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), is 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 further disclosed that representatives of stakeholders from all 44 local government areas of Kano State met at Kwankwaso’s residence on Friday at about 3:30 p.m. to consider the available options. According to him, the meeting ended with a unanimous decision in support of the move. “The stakeholders have unanimously given him the go-ahead to move to the NDC,” he said. Mohammed also said Kwankwaso is currently in Kano and is expected back in Abuja by Sunday ahead of the planned defection. DAILY POST gathered that Kwankwaso held a strategic meeting with the Kwankwasiyya structure. The meeting took place at his residence on Miller Road, Kano State. Don't Miss 2027: Ebonyi APC opts for consensus, says no seat will be contested You may like Kwankwasiyya leader Abdullahi resigns from ADC in Kano on Kwankwaso’s orders 2027 presidential race: ‘OA this time, not AO’ – Sam Amadi suggests Atiku should deputize Obi 2027: Former Adamawa APC guber candidate, Aishatu Binani defects to NDC Atiku, Obi, Amaechi failed Nigeria, Tinubu will win 2027 – Gov Okpebholo UK High Commission visits INEC, Atiku, Obi ahead of 2027 elections [PHOTOS] Only Obi, his trojans see half empty that depicts Obidients – Bwala

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