The Kwankwasiyya Movement has confirmed that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will officially leave his current political camp and join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, March 30, 2026.
The formal switch is expected to take place at his Miller Road home in Kano at exactly 12:00 pm, where he will also complete his registration with the party.
This development follows a series of high-level meetings between Kwankwaso and top ADC figures, signaling that discussions have been ongoing behind the scenes for some time.
Just days before the announcement, Kwankwaso paid a visit to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at his residence in Abuja. According to Atiku, the meeting focused on serious national issues and the current state of the country.
In a Facebook post, Atiku revealed that their conversation was wide-ranging and meaningful, describing it as a “robust discussion on the state of the nation.” He also noted that Kwankwaso visited him in his capacity as a former governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
Before meeting Atiku, Kwankwaso had also held a private meeting in Abuja with Rauf Aregbesola, the National Secretary of the ADC. That closed-door discussion further fueled speculation about his possible move to the party.
Earlier, the Kwankwasiyya Movement had already hinted that Kwankwaso was in talks not only with the ADC but also with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). These talks are part of broader efforts by key political players to realign ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Speaking on the situation, the movement’s spokesperson, Mansur Kurugu, said discussions among major political figures are progressing steadily. However, he made it clear that while negotiations are at an advanced stage, no final agreement has been reached on which political platform will ultimately be adopted.
Kwankwaso’s planned defection is seen as a major step in what could become a wider political reshuffle in the lead-up to 2027.
