Top leaders of the African Democratic Congress have arrived in Kano State ahead of the expected defection of the former Kano State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.
The delegation, which touched down on Monday, includes the ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Senator Dino Melaye; and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, among others.
They were received at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport by the immediate past Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo.
Kwankwaso is set to move to the ADC alongside Gwarzo, the Senator representing Kano Central, Rufa’i Hanga, and the Kano State Chairman of the NNP, Hashim Dungurawa.
Abujapress had reported that Kwankwaso announced his resignation from the NNPP on Sunday, citing the need for political realignment.
Kwankwaso, in a statement issued on Sunday, said, “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party with immediate effect.”
The former governor described his exit as a difficult decision, noting his longstanding involvement with the party.
“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 thanked the party leadership, including the National Chairman, Ajuji Ahmed, and other organs of the party, for their support during his time.
He also acknowledged members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and party supporters for their commitment.
“We shall continue to collaborate and work together towards charting a better and more prosperous future for our dear nation,” he added.
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