Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially 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.
Top political figures were present at the event, 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.
His defection comes a day after he announced his resignation from the NNPP, citing the need for political realignment.
“I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party with immediate effect,” Kwankwaso said in a statement.
He described the decision as difficult, given his long-standing relationship with the party, but noted that current political realities made the move necessary.
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“As a committed and bona fide member of the party, this was not an easy decision to make. However, 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 said.
Kwankwaso also expressed gratitude to the NNPP leadership, including its National Chairman, Ajuji Ahmed, as well as members of the party for their support during his time there.
He further appreciated members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and his supporters, assuring them of continued collaboration in pursuit of a better future for the country.
